For our first day in Munich, I had planned to visit the main attractions in Marienplatz and nearby. We started with the famous clock – Rathaus-Glockenspiel, then continued visiting the New Town Hall – including the observation tower. We went to the Toy Museum after that.
After lunch, we headed to Virtualienmarket and St. Peter’s Church in Munich. In this article, I am presenting you our experience and impressions from St. Peter’s Church.
St. Peter’s Church is the oldest parish church in Munich, dating back to 1294. A church has existed here since the 8th century, but it has been destroyed.
The church itself underwent several restorations due to bombings and fires. That is why today, architecture buffs will notice a mix of Baroque, Gothic, and Rococo styles.
I admit I did not know this before visiting it – even it was to be expected, given the history Europe had – and I was a bit surprised by the mix of styles.
We had already seen this beautiful church from the New Town Hall tower, so now it was time to enter.
The entrance is free. There is an observation deck with views over the city
The first thing I want to mention is that you can visit the church for free.
You can donate to the church for maintenance (I did) – it is very easy, and can be done by card too (I used my phone and that was it).
You only pay to access the tower and to get a 360-degree view of the city. The ticket price is 5 euro for adults and 2 euro for kids.
Alter Peter—Petersturm – the tower is accessible after climbing 300 steps.
I knew this beforehand and, due to my knee issue, we chose the New Town Hall tower (accessible by elevator) for a view over the city.
But the view of Munich from Saint Peter’s Church is spectacular, as anyone can see from the pictures from the official website.
Stunning interior
The interiors of St. Peter’s Church are nothing short of breathtaking. As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a mix of Gothic and Baroque details, including stunning frescoes, ornate altars, and intricate woodwork.
I would say that the Baroque elements add light and a good atmosphere/mood (I prefer Baroque churches to Gothic ones).
Don’t miss the High Altar, which features sculptures of St. Peter and other apostles. The altar is a masterpiece of Baroque craftsmanship and serves as the focal point of the church.
You cannot get very close – but you can use your camera as a zoom lense to see the altar in even more detail. I spent some time like…