Altötting panorama building, Religious cyclorama in Altötting, Germany.
The Altötting panorama building contains a circular mural spanning approximately 1,140 square meters (12,260 sq ft) that depicts the crucifixion of Christ with precise detail. The work presents a realistic scene of the biblical event that surrounds viewers from all angles.
German artist Gebhard Fügel completed this monumental work in 1903, establishing new standards for depicting religious scenes in art. The building was constructed during his career and has remained a significant pilgrimage site in the region since then.
The cyclorama was created from a design by artist Gebhard Fügel and continues to attract religious pilgrims and art lovers today. Visitors enter a sacred space that combines religious devotion with artistic craftsmanship.
The building sits at Gebhard-Fugel-Weg 10 and is easy to reach from central Altötting. Visitors enter an elevated viewing platform in the center from which the entire painted surface can be observed comfortably.
The mural was painted using a special technique that allows light to hit the surface and make the scene appear lifelike and three-dimensional. This lighting approach was innovative for its time and distinguished the work from other religious paintings of the era.
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