Klosterkirche Maria Medingen

The rectangular interior features four bays with red stucco marble pilasters, Corinthian capitals, and a narrowed three-sided closed choir section.

Count Hartmann IV of Dillingen and his wife Willibirgis established the monastery in 1246, with architect Dominikus Zimmermann constructing the current church between 1716 and 1721.

Johann Baptist Zimmermann created ceiling frescoes between 1719 and 1722, depicting the Last Supper in the choir surrounded by Old Testament themes.

The Dillinger Franciscan Sisters maintain the church complex, which includes a Montessori kindergarten in one of the auxiliary buildings.

A fire in 2015 caused 20 million euros in damage, primarily affecting the Ebner Chapel, which houses the tomb of mystic Margareta Ebner from the 14th century.

Location: Mödingen

GPS coordinates: 48.63200,10.43720

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:34