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Ludwigskirche Description

Ludwigskirche, a parish church as well as the University church, was built between 1829 and 1844 during the development of the northern section of Ludwigstrasse. It was designed by Friedrich von Gärtner, an architect who took his inspiration from the Romantic school, at the behest of King Ludwig I.

The church suffered serious bomb damage during the Second World War but was later restored.

The church's relationship to its surroundings is skillfully contrived. The facade with its widely spaced towers is impressive when seen at an angle from the Ludwigstrasse, and also makes an effective termination of Schellingstrasse. Gärtner also established a relationship between his church and the Baroque Theatinerkirche at the south end

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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art; Christian sites; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain