Asam Church (St. Johann Nepomuk)
Asamkirche
A private church built by the Asam brothers, its tiny space packed with gold ornaments, frescoes and sculpture, a masterpiece of late German Baroque.
The Asam Church, officially the Church of St. John Nepomuk, was built between 1733 and 1746 by the sculptor Egid Quirin Asam and the painter Cosmas Damian Asam. They financed it as their private chapel, adjoining their home. The church is only about 8 meters wide, yet its two levels are filled with gold stucco, marble, statues and ceiling paintings, with light falling from above to create a dramatic effect. Entry is free. It stands on Sendlinger Straße, a shopping street about 7 minutes' walk from Marienplatz. Please do not walk around or take photos during Mass.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (open Friday afternoons)
Nearby sights
- Karlsplatz (Stachus) & Kaufingerstraße
- Frauenkirche
- Marienplatz & New Town Hall
- St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter)
- Viktualienmarkt
- Alter Südfriedhof
- Odeonsplatz & Theatine Church
- Hofbräuhaus am Platzl