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Climb Old Peter for panoramic views of Munich's architecture—Old Peter

The history of St. Peter's Church in Munich With only one day left before my return trip, I initially planned to visit the Englischer Garten, but after hearing that it's quite bleak in winter, I asked for a recommendation (from a German friend visiting Munich). She suggested Old Peter, the tower adjacent to St. Peter's Church, which offers stunning views from the top. So, I decided to go. Following the navigation to St. Peter's Church, I first visited the interior of the church. The dome was breathtaking, and the religious murals were ancient. Exiting from the other side, I happened to see a small side door with a ticket office, which led to my climb to the top. Below is a historical overview of St. Peter's: Early History - Around 1150: A stone building, later known as the "Old Room," was discovered in the Petersbergl area. - Around 1170: The first Romanesque church was built. - 1225/26: The first documented mention of St. Peter's Church. - 1254: Construction of the Gothic church began. - 1327: After a major fire, the church was rebuilt as a large hall church. - 1365: Damaged again by fire, the church was restored. - 1386: Two Gothic towers were built. - 1495: The famous high altar, crafted by Erasmus Grasser, was completed. - 1621: The weather vane atop the tower was damaged by lightning and subsequently repaired. - 1630: Construction of a new Baroque church began. - 1700: The high altar was redesigned. - 1751–56: Interior decoration by Gerard von Oppenordt and Johann Baptist Zimmermann. - 1844–45: The church was closed for renovations. - 1849: The church reopened. - 1954: After World War II, the church was restored. - 1954: Restoration work continued. - 1975: Restoration of the side aisles and chapels was completed. - 1998–2000: Restoration of the entire church was completed. Architecture - Floor plan and cross-section: Show the church layout from different periods. - Photos and illustrations: Show different perspectives of the church's interior and exterior. Tips: 1. Opening time: 7:30 am (It is recommended to check the navigation beforehand to see if the opening hours vary due to seasonal changes.) 2. Location: Navigate directly to St. Peter's Church in Munich (near Marienplatz and the New Town Hall).
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Posted: Feb 22, 2025
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