Church of Our Lady
church, Munich, Germany
Also known as: Frauenkirche
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Munich
The twin towers of the Church of Our Lady (left) and the New Town Hall (right), Munich, Germany.
The Church of Our Lady, or Frauenkirche, is a prominent landmark in Munich, Germany. Built between 1468 and 1488, its most distinctive features are its massive cupola-capped towers that dominate the city's skyline. This Gothic-style Roman Catholic church is one of Munich's oldest churches, with parts of the original structure dating back to 1169. While it suffered significant damage during World War II, it has since been rebuilt in its original form.1
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