Asamkirche, Baroque church in Münchner Altstadt, Germany.
The Asamkirche, also known as Sankt Johann Nepomuk, is a small Baroque church in Munich's old town with a richly decorated interior that unfolds in a compact space. The room is filled with gilded ornaments, colorful ceiling paintings, and marble cladding that together create an intense visual experience.
The Asam brothers built the church between 1733 and 1746 initially as a private chapel next to their residence. After their death, the building became accessible to the public and has served as a parish church for the community since then.
The church takes its name from Saint John of Nepomuk and showcases the mastery of the Munich-based Asam brothers throughout every corner. Visitors can see today how this artistic vision reaches into every detail and fills the spaces.
The church is located on Sendlinger Strasse in the old town and is easily reached on foot, though it sits on a busy shopping street. Visitors should note that the interior space is very small and can feel crowded during peak times, so a visit in early morning or late afternoon is worthwhile.
The exterior of the church is marked by large stone boulders that are integrated directly into the facade, creating a surprising contrast to the fine decoration inside. This unconventional architectural choice makes the building appear unusual and distinctive from the outside for a structure of this kind.
Location: Munich
Inception: 1746
Architects: Asam brothers
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Rococo
Address: Sendlinger Straße 32
Phone: +498923687989
Website: https://alterpeter.de/nebenkirchen/#asamkirche
GPS coordinates: 48.13521,11.56951
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
Munich can also be explored beyond the usual routes. This collection brings together places where visitors are fewer, but where the city shows itself differently. You’ll find baroque churches like the Asam Church, modern art museums such as Haus der Kunst or Lenbachhaus with its expressionist paintings, and ancient collections in Königsplatz. The city also hides unexpected surprises: the Eisbach wave in the middle of the English Garden, where people surf all year round, the roses in Westpark for a peaceful break, or the royal carriages in Nymphenburg Palace. Some monuments, like the Peace Angel, remind us of lesser-known parts of history. Each place tells a part of Munich that the usual guides don’t mention often.
Bavaria combines medieval castles, baroque churches and natural areas. The region features palaces in forests, old monasteries near rivers and mountain lakes in the Alps. The cities maintain their medieval architecture while the landscape includes mountains, lakes and historical hiking trails.
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