Church of the Assumption of Mary, Parish church in Landsberg am Lech, Germany
The Church of the Assumption of Mary is a parish church on Georg-Hellmair-Platz in Landsberg am Lech, built as a wall-pillar hall church with a large dome over the nave. The interior is decorated with frescoes and stucco work, and the altars date from the Early Baroque period.
The church was built between 1624 and 1631 under court architect Hans Krumpper, replacing an older Gothic church that previously stood on this site. The construction marked a shift from the Gothic to the Baroque building style in the region.
The ceiling paintings inside show scenes from the life of Mary and are framed by stucco work covering the walls and vaults. Anyone entering the church will immediately notice how the light from the tall windows falls on these decorations and brightens the interior.
The church sits right on Georg-Hellmair-Platz in the center of Landsberg am Lech and is easy to reach on foot. As religious services are held regularly, it is worth timing your visit to avoid interrupting the congregation.
The dome of the church draws on Venetian models, which is unusual for a Bavarian parish church of that period. This detail makes the building a rare example of Venetian influence in southern Germany.
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