Archiconvent der Templer, Church building at Birkenleiten, Munich, Germany.
The Archiconvent der Templer is a church building in Munich's Untergiesing district, distinguished by a characteristic onion dome tower reaching about 18 meters high and four smaller towers. The complex houses a full bell system comprising 21 bells that mark the religious life of the place.
The complex was established in 1936 as the headquarters of the German branch of an Oriental Orthodox Catholic Order connected to Templar traditions. The original villa structure from 1880 was transformed into a religious center at that time.
The name reflects its connection to the Templar tradition and today it houses a visible monastic community living according to their spiritual practices. Visitors can observe the regular prayer cycles and the focused quiet that shapes daily life there.
The site is located in Munich's Untergiesing area and is recognizable from outside by its distinctive towers. The grounds are deeply focused on community service, particularly providing meals and support to seniors and people facing hardship.
The building merges the original villa from the 1800s with modern energy technology, as it is equipped with a photovoltaic system. This solar installation powers the complex and demonstrates a blend between historical architecture and contemporary solutions.
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