Alte Peter
At the end of 12th century a new church
in the Bavarian romanesque style was consecrated and expanded in
gothic style shortly before the great fire in 1327 destroyed the
building. After its reconstruction the church was dedicated anew
in 1368. In the early 17th century the 92 metre (about 302 ft.)
spire got its renaissance steepletop and a new baroque choir was
added.
The interior is dominated by the high
altar to which Erasmus Grasser had contributed the figure of St.
Peter. Among other masterpieces of all periods are five gothic
paintings of Jan Polack and several altars of Ignaz Güther. The
fresco of the ceiling by Johann Baptist Zimmermann (1753-1756)
was recreated in 1999/2000. The view from the tower of the church
is great, and you get a perfect view over Munchen, and its only
306 steps to the top.
Click on the
small pictures to get a larger version.
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| Nice
view from the top of the tower |
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| Monumental
plates on the outside of the church |
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