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Church of the Holy Ghost Description

(Local Name: Heiliggeistkirche) This Gothic hall-church, originally belonging to the Hospice of the Holy Ghost (14th C.), was remodeled in 1724-30 by Johann Georg Ettenhofer (vaulting, refacing of pillars); in the interior can be seen fine Roccoco frescoes and stucco ornament by the Asam brothers. After the demolition of the hospice buildings, in 1885, Franz Löwel added three bays at the west end of the church and gave it an imposing Neo-Baroque facade. The church suffered severe damage during the Second World War and its interior furnishings were largely destroyed; extensive rebuilding and restoration was carried out after the war.

Of the original Gothic church there remain only the choir

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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art; Architecture - Gothic; Christian sites; Architecture - Baroque or Rococo