Notre Dame Cathedral (Frauenkirche)

Visible from afar, the Frauenkirche's two towers jut out of the clouds, shaping Munich's skyline more than any other in the city. The people of Munich are keen to make sure it stays that way for a long time: In 2004, they voted in a referendum in the city to prevent any new buildings in Munich from exceeding the Frauenkirche's height is at 98.57 meters.

One of the most notable monuments in the church is the tomb of the Emperor of Bavaria, Ludwig IV. The black marble sarcophagus is surrounded by statues of four knights. The church's crypt contains the tombs of members of the Family. Wittelsbach, a powerful dynasty that ruled throughout Bavaria for centuries.

Inside the church is the "Teufelstritt" (devil's footprint). According to one legend, the architect of the Frauenkirche, Jörg von Halsbach, promised the devil that he could not see a window from inside the church to receive help in the construction of the church. After the building was completed, the architect led the demon to the center of the church from where the windows could not be seen, although all those who came to the church would sit in an area with a lot of light coming through the door. book. When the devil discovered that the windows were nothing more than large columns and the ancient Gothic altar, he was furious, stamping his foot so hard that it left a footprint that can still be seen today.

Address: Frauenplatz 12, 80331 Munich