St. Georg und Martin, Baroque abbey church in Kelheim, Germany
St. Georg und Martin is a baroque abbey church in Kelheim featuring an oval interior adorned with intricate frescoes covering the dome. The space is illuminated by strategically placed windows that create dramatic lighting effects on the painted surfaces.
Construction began in 1716 as the Asam brothers' first major architectural project, drawing on their studies and travels in Rome. The building was created for Weltenburg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery that had operated since 1040.
The church remains an active monastery where Benedictine monks live and pray, maintaining a continuous spiritual community from its founding. Visitors experience the blend of sacred space and monastic daily life that has shaped this place for centuries.
The church is located in Kelheim and can be visited during posted opening hours. It is advisable to check ahead about accessibility and visiting conditions before planning your visit.
The Asam brothers employed an innovative indirect lighting technique here for the first time, hiding windows to create dramatic illumination on the frescoes. This method became influential in baroque church design across the region.
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