Peterskirche

church, Munich, Germany

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Peterskirche is Munich's oldest church, dating back to 1169. While it was completely destroyed during World War II, it has since been rebuilt in its original form. The church is located in Munich, the capital of Bavaria in southern Germany. Munich itself traces its origins to a Benedictine monastery and has a rich history, having been a seat of the Wittelsbach family for over 700 years. Despite its age and historical significance, Peterskirche is not among the world's tallest churches, a list dominated by structures like the Sagrada Família and Ulm Minster.12

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Nearby is Peterskirche (1169), Munich’s oldest church, which was completely destroyed in World War II but subsequently rebuilt in its original form. The former arsenal of the town at Jakobsplatz is now the municipal museum.
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Nearby is Peterskirche (1169), Munich’s oldest church, which was completely destroyed in World War II but subsequently rebuilt in its original form. The former arsenal of the town at Jakobsplatz is now the municipal museum.
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