The Asamkirche temple, also known as the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, is one of the most impressive buildings in the entire Bavarian capital. Not only does it stand out for its incalculable cultural value, it is also a treasure trove of Rococo art and architecture. Today, it is one of the main tourist attractions in Munich.
Asamkriche has a curious history, which separates it from the other traditional churches. In its beginnings, the space of the temple was occupied by two houses, which were part of a residential complex along with two others.
These four houses were purchased by the Asam brothers. One of the brothers was an important architect, while the other was a prominent painter, and both were followers of the Baroque and Rococo styles.
By the time they bought the houses, the brothers were already famous in the city of Munich and in many other places in Germany. Also, they did not depend on a patron to develop their art.
For these reasons, and driven by their Catholic faith, they decided to create their own chapel. To carry out their plan, they demolished the two central houses, and in their place they built a small church.
However, the citizens of Munich did not approve of a religious temple being private, so they pressured the Asam brothers to open it to the public. Eventually the artists relented, and Asamkirche became a church open to all residents and visitors.
To understand the structure, distribution and decoration of the Asamkirche church, it must be borne in mind that it was made following a very particular vision, typical of the Asam brothers.
For these reasons, quite peculiar characteristics can be seen in the chapel. One of them is its decoration, which seems to cover all the corners of the place.
Being Rococo-inspired, this can even seem a bit overloaded, as the church features sculptures, mosaics, murals, frescoes on the ceiling and in the antechambers, intricate railings, chandeliers and stained glass. All this distributed in a small, tall and quite narrow space.
Even the most important parts of any church, such as the confessional, the reliquary and the altar, are fully decorated. Undoubtedly, art is present throughout the chapel, and if your thing is the Baroque or Rococo movement, you will undoubtedly love to contemplate all the wonders that make Asamkirche unique.
Next to the church, the houses that belonged to the Asam brothers can still be seen, both decorated in a style similar to that of the church. The whole ensemble is known as Asamhaus, and they complement each other perfectly.
This little church is a real treasure, and is worth a visit while you are passing through Munich. Remember that being a religious temple, admission is free, although you should pay attention to visiting hours.
Getting there is also easy, because there is a metro line that runs quite close. Likewise, Asamkirche is neighboring other important buildings and different tourist attractions. So at the end of your visit, you can go to the Jewish Museum in Munich, the City Museum or even the incredible Munich Cathedral.
Do not stay with the desire! Discover Asamkriche, the great jewel of the Rococo.
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