“Truth is not determined by a majority vote”

Munich3_img3 — The front of the Frauenkirche with its distinctive domes

Munich3_img2 — Braille model outside the Cathedral

The Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady in Munich is a memorable part of the skyline. Her twin towers are unique in Western Europe with their onion-domes and remind me of beer steins. I know I’m not the first to make that connection.

Munich3_img17 — One of the elaborate doors into the cathedral

Munich3_img20 — Interior of Frauenkirche

Except for her domes, the Frauenkirche is rather plain as Gothic churches go. Her brick construction only took about 20 years to complete, finishing in the late 15th century. The church is huge though, with capacity for 20,000 people inside.

Munich3_img6 — A stark but interesting art piece inside the church

Munich3_img18 — These two plaques commemorate Pope Benedict XVI, who was Archbishop of Munich & Freisberg

Munich3_img7 — Cenotaph for Emperor Louis XIV.

Munich3_img8 — Cenotaph for Emperor Louis XIV

Toward the back of the church is an elaborate cenotaph for Emperor Louis XIV. The crypt below the altar contains the burial places for many former Archbishops and members of the Wittelsbach dynasty.