Abteikirche Mariä Himmelfahrt, Baroque monastery church in Rohr, Germany
Abteikirche Mariä Himmelfahrt is a Baroque monastery church in Rohr with extensive interior decoration and multiple altars. The space features stucco figures throughout and a monumental main altar depicting the Assumption of Mary, lit by carefully positioned side light sources that shape how the scene appears.
The original Romanesque structure was built in 1133 but was destroyed in 1632 during the Thirty Years' War. Reconstruction took place between 1717 and 1723 when Egid Quirin Asam oversaw its transformation into the Baroque church visitors see today.
The church contains multiple altars and a Christmas nativity scene with historical figures from the late 18th century. These furnishings shape the interior character and show the craftsmanship of that era.
The church is open to visitors and contains seven bells, including a Mary Bell cast in 1289. The interior layout is straightforward to follow since barrel vaults and side chapels flow without a crossing dome, naturally directing your view toward the main altar.
The church features an artistic cloud composition depicting the Assumption with angels and saints that dominates the upper space. This sculptural arrangement creates visual depth that draws the eye upward and seems to extend beyond the physical ceiling.
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