Augustinerkirche (Munich)

Coordinates: 48°08′18″N 11°34′16″E / 48.13833°N 11.57111°E

Kupferstich des Augustinerklosters in München by Michael Wening

The Augustinerkloster (also known as the St. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, German: Klosterkirche St. Johannes der Täufer und Johannes der Evangelist or Augustinerkirche) is a church in Munich, southern Germany, It was constructed during the 13th century and expanded during the next two centuries. It was the Abbey Church of the Augustinian hermits in the city.

History

The basilica was originally in the Gothic style. It was remodeled to Baroque style from 1618 to 1621 by Veit Schmidt using plans created by Hans Krumpper. The church belonged for many years to the Augustinian monastery. The monastery building is now used as the offices of the police headquarters in Munich.

In 1803 the abbey was dissolved, and the church was deconsecrated. The church was first used as a toll hall. In 1911 Theodor Fischer built, in the space formerly occupied by the nave, the so-called "White Hall". The church was damaged during World War II. It was rebuilt during 1962—1964 by Erwin Schleich to house the Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum (German Hunting and Fishing Museum).^[1]

Notable residents

Johann von Staupitz was elected as the prior of the Abbey in 1503. He was the monastic superior, teacher, and confessor of Martin Luther.

References

1. McLachlan, Gordon (April 2004). The Rough Guide to Germany (6th ed.). Rough Guides ltd. p. 71. ISBN 1-84353-293-X. OCLC 181443861.

External links

• Munich City Tourist services: A Walk Around the Old Town
• Deutschen Jagd- und Fischereimuseum (German)