Munich's most famous symbol is the Frauenkirche Cathedral. This building, since 1821 the main church of the newly created Archbishopric of Munich-Freising, has a rich history closely linked to the Wittelsbachs and their desire to create their own. history, closely linked to the Wittelsbachs and their desire to create their own crypt. The preceding significant building from the first half of the 13th century was followed from 1468 by new construction. The commission was given to Jörg von Halspach, who built the huge Frauenkirche (109 metres long and 40 metres wide) in the shortest possible time. metres wide) in the shortest possible time in brick construction.
After the laying of the foundation stone in 1468 by Duke Sigismund and Bishop Johannes Tulbeck, it was already possible to solemnly consecrate the church in 1494. of the church. But the unusual domes of both towers were not erected until 1525. The church became an example for temple buildings throughout Bavaria.
The interior decoration of the three-nave church was partially lost during World War II. World War II. The magnificent choir pews, executed by Erasmus Grasser in 1502, the black marble tomb of Ludwig IV of Bavaria, the altar of St Andrew, and the paintings of Jasper. St Andrew's altar and paintings by Jan Polak.
