Schottenkirche

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    534 98 600
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    underground rail: U2 Schottentor
bus: 1A

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Freyung isn't particularly Scottish these days, but it was when Benedictine monks founded Schottenkirche (Church of the Scots) in the 1300s (though the monks were likely from Ireland, then known as Scotia Maior); the present façade dates from the 19th century. The interior has a heavily frescoed ceiling and terracotta-red touches. Outside of services the main nave is locked to visitors but it's possible to peek through the gates.

A small art and artefacts museum in the adjoining monastery displays religious pieces from the church and monastery, but of more interest is the church shop (; - Mon-Fri, - Sat, - Sun), which stocks homemade schnapps, honey and jams.