“A bronze giantess, guarding Bavaria’s heart?” You might ask who this imposing lady is as you stand before the Patrona Bavariae. Cast in 1616, The Patrona Bavariae is no ordinary statue. She isn’t found towering over the Theresienwiese like her larger, more modern counterpart. No, she has a different kind of prominence, nestled within the grandeur of the Munich Residenz. Her very presence whispers tales of resilience and faith, embodying Bavaria’s patron saint in all her glory. The Patrona Bavariae stands as a symbol of divine protection, her hand raised in blessing. Commissioned by Maximilian I, she reflects a time when Bavaria faced deep religious divides. The statue’s creation was a powerful statement, a plea for unity and divine guidance during a tumultuous era.
St. Thomas Apostel
A simple concrete structure. Yet this is St Thomas Apostel in Munich. This unassuming church in the Johanneskirchen district holds