Asam Church, Ingolstadt, Germany

Without a forecourt or towers and somewhat hidden away in the Old Town, the true magnificence of the Baroque Asam Church Maria de Victoria lies in its stunning interior. Two exceptionally valuable artistic treasures adorn this architectural gem, which was built between 1732 and 1736 as the oratory of the Marian student congregation.

The Incarnation of the Lord is the subject of the phenomenal ceiling fresco that was painted by Cosmas Damian Asam, the most well-known Bavarian artist of the Baroque era, at the height of his creativity. This perspectival masterpiece, which is the largest flat ceiling fresco in the world and measures 42 metres by 16 metres, can be best appreciated by walking around beneath it. Another valuable artefact is the Lepanto Monstrance, which was completed in 1708 and stands in the treasure chamber.

This filigree work of art, set in gold and silver, represents the Christians' victory over the Turks in the sea battle of Lepanto - the unique portrayal of a combat on the world's most valuable monstrance.

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Asha C V (2 years ago)
There is an Entry fee of 3 eur,but its worth to visit.The interior architecture is so mind blowing.The history note is available in English also,so that you get a clear picture of each sculpture,dont visit ingolstadt to see ONLY this.

Don McNair (2 years ago)
Amazing baroque style church. Never seen one before. The lady "caretaker" was amazing with really interesting information about the church and painter.

Octavian Costescu (2 years ago)
A one of the kind church, starting with the name, inspired not by a patron saint and closing with the stuccos. It worth a visit despite the lack of heating in winter and the limited visit time. The marquetry is splendid and I won't say a word about the unique ceiling and stuccos. Enjoy, 3 euros well spent!

Vasily Marnopolsky (3 years ago)
Nice place. 3 Euro person

冷云 (4 years ago)
The painting is impressive but definitely overpriced for 3Eur because I was only allowed to be there for less than 5min. When some new visitors came in I am not allowed to be there anymore.

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