Klosterkirche St. Johannes der Täufer, church in Bavaria, Germany
The Klosterkirche St. Johannes der Täufer in Holzen is a baroque church building with tall, narrow towers rising between the nave and choir. The single-nave interior features a side gallery, elaborate stucco decoration, and ceiling frescoes completed around 1704 by Augsburg artist Johann Rieger.
The monastery was founded around 1150 as a double community for monks and nuns. After suffering damage during the Thirty Years War, the current church was constructed starting in 1698 under architect Franz Beer from Vorarlberg and consecrated in 1710 by the bishop of Augsburg.
The church became a pilgrimage site after stories spread of a miraculous image of the Child Jesus housed within its walls. People traveled here seeking spiritual comfort and blessings, making it a center of local religious devotion and prayer.
The site is best explored on foot, with the baroque church as the main landmark visible above the Schmutter river. Note that the grounds now serve as a living and working space for people with disabilities, making it an active community space alongside its historical importance.
The church displays stucco and fresco decoration in the Wessobrunn style, known for its flowing and elaborate forms. These works were created by artists from local monastery workshops and give the interior a richly detailed appearance in every corner.
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