Munich's 400+ Churches: "City of Churches"

Munich boasts over 400 churches (Catholic and Protestant), earning its historic nickname Kirchenstadt.

Iconic Landmarks

• Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) – Twin onion-domed towers (99m); city symbol; Marienplatz.
• St. Peter's (Alter Peter) – Oldest parish church (1180); tower climb = best city panorama.
• Asamkirche – Tiny Baroque masterpiece (1733–46); Egid Quirin & Cosmas Damian Asam's private chapel.
• Michaelskirche – Jesuit church (1583–97); largest Renaissance north of Alps; Wittelsbach crypt.
• Theatinerkirche (St. Cajetan) – Yellow Rococo (1663–90); Odeonsplatz; Electors' burial.
• Herz Jesu (Neuhausen) – Modern (2000); blue glass cube; award-winning.

Many serve as concert venues (Bach, Mozart, organ recitals). The density reflects Bavaria's deep Catholic history and Wittelsbach patronage.