Mariä Himmelfahrt, Benedictine abbey church in Ettal, Germany
The church features a double-shelled dome design by architect Enrico Zuccalli and incorporates elements from Gothic and Baroque architectural periods.
Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian established the church in 1330, with construction completed in 1370 as part of a monastery complex connecting southern European regions.
The three-part high altar displays a medieval grace image within the ellipsoidal choir, decorated in Louis-Seize style and featuring intricate stucco work.
Mariä Himmelfahrt maintains regular religious services and houses a brewery, distillery, bookstore, and secondary school within its monastery complex.
The location of the church was determined when Emperor Ludwig's horse kneeled three times at the spot where the statue of Virgin Mary now stands.
Location: Ettal
Inception: 14 century
Part of: Ettal Abbey
GPS coordinates: 47.56961,11.09464
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:51
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