St. Leonhard, Gothic church in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

St. Leonhard is a late Gothic church on the south bank of the Amper in central Fürstenfeldbruck. Its white-plastered exterior has a tall square tower with a neo-Gothic spire, a stepped gable, and a red-tiled roof. The cross-shaped interior is covered by net vaults resting on two plain round columns, with ribs painted with floral motifs.

The chapel was consecrated in 1440, though its furnishings were still incomplete in 1452 because the Fürstenfeld convent was short of money. In the mid-17th century the late Gothic wall paintings were replaced by early Baroque decoration. Around 1803 the market town bought the building, saving it from demolition during secularisation; in 1854/55 the onion dome gave way to the present neo-Gothic spire and the windows regained pointed arches. In 1957/58 the church became a war memorial.

St. Leonhard has served as a war memorial since 1957/58, when the neo-Gothic furnishings were largely removed; the names of the fallen now appear on acrylic panels, behind which examples of the older painting were uncovered. Since 1966 the Leonhardifahrt has been held regularly, a horseback ride whose roots are older; the south and north portals once let riders pass through the church for the blessing. St. Leonhard has been considered a patron of animals, especially horses, since the 16th century.

The building is centrally located in Fürstenfeldbruck and easily accessible on foot from main squares or streets. The church square provides space to stand and view the structure from the outside.

The church became a war memorial in 1957/58, when most of its neo-Gothic furnishings were removed. Since the 1992/93 renovation, the names of the fallen appear on acrylic panels, behind which examples of the older wall painting were uncovered.