Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt, Catholic parish church in Schongau, Germany

Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt in Schongau is a church building with a distinctive octagonal tower and dome that combines Gothic and Baroque style elements. The interior features ceiling frescoes and various artistic furnishings.

The building was first recorded in 1253 and underwent its most significant transformation between 1751 and 1753 under the direction of Munich court architect Johann Baptist Gunetzrhainer. This reconstruction period gave the church its current form.

The ceiling paintings show religious scenes including the coronation of Mary and biblical figures that fill the space with narrative images. These works shape the interior and help visitors understand the history of faith through art.

The church is located at Marienplatz 23 in Schongau and is open to visitors wanting to explore its architecture and artworks. It pays to allow time for viewing the interior decorations.

The 1748 ceiling painting in the choir, by Matthäus Günther, shows Mary as bride of the Holy Spirit, who is depicted in human form. Pope Benedict XIV had banned such depictions in 1745, three years before the fresco was made.