St. Georg

St. Georg is a baroque church in Bogenhausen featuring carefully designed interior and exterior spaces that show skilled craftsmanship and architectural planning. The building combines classical baroque style with decorative details executed throughout its construction.

The church was built in phases, starting in 1500 and finally completed in 1777 under architect Johann Michael Fischer's direction. This lengthy construction period reflects the region's major changes and evolving needs across these centuries.

The church serves as a central meeting place for the Bogenhausen community and displays the baroque style common throughout the region. Worshippers gather here regularly for services and find a space for connection with neighbors.

The church sits in Munich's eastern section and is easily reached by public transportation. Visitors should know that access may be limited during worship services.

The church owes its final baroque appearance to a delayed completion, as original medieval plans were only realized after 250 years under different architectural ideals. This layering of periods makes St. Georg a rare example of how construction evolved across eras in the region.

Location: Munich

Inception: 15 century

Architects: Johann Michael Fischer

Official opening: 1777

GPS coordinates: 48.14782,11.60150

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49