Built by the pioneering artists of the Rococo period in Germany Asam brothers (Cosmas Damian Asam and Egid Quirin Asam) between 1733 and 1746, the Asam Church is the most ornate and glitzy church built in Munich. The church is small, with only about 15 pews, and filled with stucco ornaments, stucco figures and frescoes.
The church was built in dedication to St. John of Nepomuk (the patron saint of those lost at sea). Painted on the ceiling is a giant fresco depicting the life of St. John of Nepomuk.
The outside of Asam church was designed so that it looks like it was built into a mountain side.
Due to the renovation works the church was temporary closed, but while in Munich you can try to check if it is opened for visitors again.
[photo by digital cat]
