How often has the chime of the Heilig Familie bells marked the passage of time here in Munich? This church, the Heilig Familie, stands as a testament to Munich’s resilience. Imagine, in 1931, the Heilig Familie stood amidst the burgeoning cityscape as the first modern church building in Munich. Its Romanesque design, a “God’s castle” on the hillside, drew the eye. Tragically, in 1944, a wartime bombing left the Heilig Familie heavily damaged. Yet, from the ashes, it rose again. The people of Munich, with their resilient spirit, rebuilt the Heilig Familie. In 1949, it reopened, a beacon of hope amidst the postwar landscape. Step inside and you’ll find modern art gracing its interior. The Stations of the Cross mosaics by Otto Habel and the many bronze reliefs, particularly those by Franz Berberich, add layers of artistic beauty to the Heilig Familie’s sanctuary. Before you leave, take a moment to appreciate the grand Riegner & Friedrich organ, installed in 1992. With 52 registers, it’s the largest mechanical organ in Munich, its sound filling the Heilig Familie with awe-inspiring melodies. The Heilig Familie stands today as a symbol of faith, destruction, and rebirth in Munich.
Hofmarkschloss
Deep beneath the modern facade of Krailling, the whispers of the Hofmarkschloss still echo. Imagine standing here, centuries ago, before