Munich - Trinity Church Dreifaltigkeitskirch

During the War of the Spanish Succession a young Munich woman named Anna Maria Lindtmayr prophesied that divine judgment was about to fall upon the city, which would be saved only if a vow were made to build a church. Accordingly, when in 1704 Munich was threatened with fire and plunder, representatives of the town's nobility, clergy and citizenry made a solemn vow in the Frauenkirche "to cause to be built in our city a church with several altars for the greater worship of the Most Holy Trinity".

The church was designed by the Court Architect, Giovanni Antonio Viscardi, the foundation-stone being laid in 1711. After Viscardi's death in 1713 construction was completed by Ettenhofer and Zuccalli, including a tower which did not feature in the original plan.

Built at huge cost the "facciada" was the first convex church facade in Bavaria. It is notable for its plastic sense of movement, vigorous rhythm and clear articulation.