Mariä Himmelfahrt, Catholic church in Schwindkirchen, Germany
Mariä Himmelfahrt is a Catholic church in Dorfen built between 1782 and 1783 showing late Rococo features. The interior is divided into three bays with mirror vaulting and ionic double pilasters that structure the walls.
Munich court architect Leonhard Matthäus Gießl directed the construction while preserving the Gothic tower from the previous church. This decision connected new Rococo architecture with older elements of the site.
The ceiling paintings created by Christian Wink in 1784 show biblical scenes, while the high altar by Anton Fackler depicts Mary's Assumption. These artworks shape the interior and tell religious stories for visitors exploring the space.
Visitors can enter the church during opening hours and explore the interior at their own pace. The building is centrally located and easy to find, while regular services are held for worshippers.
The pulpit from 1795 is decorated with church fathers at the corners and displays medallions of the four evangelists. At its top sits an angel-like head without wings, symbolically delivering the message of good news.
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