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Enjoy one of the most spectacular views of Munich from the tower of St. Peter. Located in the city center right next to Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, St. Peter is Munich's oldest...
St. Peter's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the inner city of Munich, southern Germany. Its 91-metre (299 ft) tower is commonly known as "Alter Peter"—Old Peter—and is emblematic of Munich.
Located in the heart of Munich, St Peter's Church - Peterskirche in German - is the city's oldest Catholic church. While a church has been located here since the 8th century, the building itself dates back to the 12th century.
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Location: Rindermarkt 1, 80331 MunichStyle: GothicHighlights: Spectacular view of the city from Alter Peter + 300-year-old High altar with a golden statue of St. PeterLocation: Frauenplatz 12, 80331 MunichStyle: Late GothicHighlights: Devil’s footstep + Wittelsbach MonumentLocation: Odeonplatz, 80333 MunichStyle: High BaroqueHighlights: Bright yellow Rococo facade + High Baroque architecture style from ItalyLocation: Salvatorstrasse 17, 80333 MunichStyle: GothicHighlights: A unique interior with yellow ribbed vaults complementing the white walls.Location: Sendlinger St. 32, 80331, MunichStyle: Late-Baroque– RococoHighlights: Ceiling fresco + A variegated interior showing 3 different stages of life/worldLocation: Ludwigstrasse 22, 80539 MunichStyle: RomanesqueHighlights: Huge frescoes of the Last Judgement, Nativity, and Crucifixion & round arches called Rundbogenstil.Location: Neuhauser St. 6, 80333, MunichStyle: RenaissanceHighlights: Impressive façade with statues of Bavarian kings in the niches almost appearing like a family tree.Location: Pralat-Miller-Weg 1, 80331 MunichStyle: Gothic followed by BaroqueHighlights: Beautiful ceiling frescoesLocation: Pacellistrasse 6, 80333 MunichStyle: BaroqueHighlights: Remarkable dome fresco + The only church to remain undestroyed in WW IILocation: St. Pauls Platz 11, 80336 MunichStyle: Gothic – RevivalHighlights: Gargoyles on the façade + Splendid views from the observation towerSt. Peter's Church. 3,726 reviews. #21 of 515 things to do in Munich. Historic SitesArchitectural BuildingsReligious Sites. Write a review. About. This 11th-century cathedral, the city's oldest remaining church, is best known for its beautiful golden interior. Duration: 1-2 hours.
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St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche) is Munich's oldest place of worship. Its stunning white and gold interior is filled with treasures, but its tower – fondly known as Old Peter (Alter Peter)...
Alter Peter (Old Peter), as it is lovingly known by the people of Munich, affords one of the best views over the city’s rooftops. It is the tower to Munich’s oldest church, Peterskirche, which is located just behind Marienplatz.
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