Frauenkirche, Munich
Frauenkirche
Frauenkirche
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Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers • Religious Sites
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This 15th-century cathedral is most famous for its domed towers.
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- Marienplatz • 3 min walk
- Odeonsplatz • 7 min walk
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Les Deux Restaurant & Brasserie by Kieffer
366
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511
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331
0.3 km€€€€ • International • European • Central European

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479
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944
0.2 km€€€€ • Dessert • Cafe • European

Muenchner Suppenkueche
386
0.5 km€ • Quick Bites • German • Vegetarian Friendly

Pfistermuhle
723
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484
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German Hunting and Fishing Museum
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Munich Christmas Market
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St. Michael
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Promenadeplatz
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4.0
1,504 reviews
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549
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612
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299
Poor
38
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Chris L
Albuquerque, NM1,481 contributions
Dec 2021
Munich is identified by this church's twin onion domes that amazingly survived the bombing of WWII. It was something to take in up close. Built in the 1500's, it is Gothic in design.
Written 4 February 2022
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Steve_Grant1
Oldham, UK1,322 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
This is the landmark church in the city. The two towers are its main feature. Inside it is fine but it is not spectacular. Still worth seeing on a city visit.
Written 2 February 2022
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Ina G
226 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Very typical German architecture church, one of the symbols of Munich with its funny looking coupolas on top of the towers
Written 21 January 2022
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy25,625 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Beautiful Gothic church characterized by the two high bell tower , 98 meters, were completed in 1525.
The church was built in only 20 years on design of Jorg Von Halsbach , construction began in 1468 .
The church was built in only 20 years on design of Jorg Von Halsbach , construction began in 1468 .
Written 8 January 2022
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania7,466 contributions
Nov 2021
The first building was erected in the 12th century and the building that we are seeing today was finished in the 15th century. So it has a certain history behind it.
Built from brick - due to financial reasons in the time of the construction- the church had become one of the iconic landmarks of the city.
The 2 towers are in excess of 98 m each of them and with the local law in Munich that you cannot build anything higher than 99 meters these to towers will be seen from a long distance towering over the city center.
The interior is also interesting - with stained glass windows that are particularly spectacular when is sunshine outside.
Entrance is free of charge - during the opening hours ... however donation are welcome, or if you would like a souvenir you can find a small shop near the main entrance.
Overall a must see when you are in Munich ... definitely a landmark not to be missed.
Built from brick - due to financial reasons in the time of the construction- the church had become one of the iconic landmarks of the city.
The 2 towers are in excess of 98 m each of them and with the local law in Munich that you cannot build anything higher than 99 meters these to towers will be seen from a long distance towering over the city center.
The interior is also interesting - with stained glass windows that are particularly spectacular when is sunshine outside.
Entrance is free of charge - during the opening hours ... however donation are welcome, or if you would like a souvenir you can find a small shop near the main entrance.
Overall a must see when you are in Munich ... definitely a landmark not to be missed.
Written 5 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Harrison F. Carter
Cologne, Germany10,425 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Could see this pair of towers from across the city and looked forward to getting up close. Did not disappoint. A vast and mighty building.
Written 23 October 2021
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schmidtmg
Switzerland959 contributions
Jul 2021
The two 96 meter towers (Zwiebeltürme in German) of the Frauenkirche are THE landmark of Munich and figure on many many postcards, ideally with the Alpine panorama in the background. The church interior itself is quite sober, without the wall or ceiling decorations in other churches of the area. Quite a bit of construction and restoration work going on at the moment on the parvis in front of the church...
Written 29 July 2021
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL19,375 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
We really thought this was such a cool and unique church tucked in the side street. We were a bit disappointed that we were not allowed inside since our surgical mask were not accepted though.
Written 26 July 2021
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SilviaX82
14 contributions
Sep 2020
Watch out road repair in front of front gate now.
Visited Sept 21 2020. Social distancing in place as well.
Visited Sept 21 2020. Social distancing in place as well.
Written 21 September 2020
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Sam
Nuremberg, Germany11,264 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
Huge church. Beautiful looking from the outside with its twin towers. Looks big from the inside. Not as much details on the walls compared to Asamkirche or St Peter
Written 24 August 2020
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Hello - We would love to do midnight mass there this year. What time do you recommend arriving in order to get a seat?
MijnlieverdFH
Tagum City, Philippines4,205 contributions
In Munich, in this church, i actually do not know and not sure what time is the best time to be there to get a seat. But in my experience still in nearby Kaufbeuren, we were able to get a seat on a midnight mass 30 minutes before the mass started. but it is different in every city or towns. in Munich i have not experienced there.
Cheryl A
42 contributions
Are you able to climb the domes of the Frauenkirche as of yet? If not, do you know when they will be open - we will be there in mid August 2017. Or should we just proceed and take in the tower of St. Peter's Church?
Dr. W. Krings
Boston, MA57 contributions
Don't know the answer to this. St. Peter is a good idea if you had a good preparation like a lunch or breakfast. I personally did not like the very narrow balcony, It is quite a challenge to pass between two people. But the view is rewarding. I suggest to do it however on a sunny day not like we did in the winter. Hope this helps.
718trix
Las Vegas7 contributions
Hello. My guidebook says that there is an admission fee to visit your church but it doesn't say how much. I am planning the budget for my summer vacation and would appreciate the figure. Thank you
arbarban
Zagreb, Croatia121 contributions
No, to mi knowledge. Perhaps for bell tower that was/is under reconstruction. Church itself, no :)
WannabeeAdventurer
Cincinnati, OH34 contributions
Any idea as to how long this scaffolding will be in place (when can visitors fully enjoy the building exterior)? Thank you.
Dr. W. Krings
Boston, MA57 contributions
Thank you for your question. It has been a long time on, seems now to be removed. We will receive a visit from Boston this Summer so this is a place we aim to visit again.
vals1987
Sardinia, Italy178 contributions
Sapete se al momento è possibile visitare le cupole e quanto costi?
Patrizia S
Trieste, Italy358 contributions
ciao,
noi ci siati a fine ottobre 2014, e le visite ai campanili erano sospese per lavori in corso.
Ora non so dirti se li hanno terminati e sia possibile salire sul campanile.
Comunque ci sono altre chiese che offrono la possibilità di salire sul campanile, come ad esempio la Peterskirche (che è anche la più antica della città ) e da cui si ha una vista spettacolare sul centro cittadino, attenzione però, ti aspettano più di 300 gradini.... il costo del biglietto è di 1,50 euro a persona.
Buona vacanza.
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