Frauenkirche, Gothic church in Wasserburg am Inn, Germany
The Frauenkirche is a Gothic brick hall church in Wasserburg am Inn with three aisles and a central tower, its exterior walls covered in plaster. Inside you will find a red marble baptismal font from 1520 and an organ with sixteen registers.
Construction of the church began in 1324, and the vaulting was completed in 1386. Wolfgang Wiser then shaped the distinctive tower spire between 1501 and 1502.
The interior walls display fourteen representations of Marian feasts and biblical women, reflecting how local Catholics understood their faith through images. These paintings served as visual stories for people who could not read.
The church remains active with regular services, so visitors should be respectful and mindful of ongoing religious activities. The best time to explore is outside of service times, when you can examine the interior details and artwork without disruption.
The main altar displays a 1430 image of the enthroned Virgin Mary painted by the Master of Seeon. Next to it hangs an 18th-century painting depicting Wasserburg itself, offering a view of what the town looked like then.
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