Ludwigskirche

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  • Address
    Ludwigstrasse 20, Maxvorstadt
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  • Phone
    288 334

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Lonely Planet review

The twin-towered Ludwigskirche, built by Friedrich von Gärtner between 1829 and 1844, is a sombre affair with a major showpiece: the Last Judgment fresco by the Nazarene painter Peter Cornelius in the choir. It's one of the largest in the world and an immodest - and thoroughly unsuccessful - attempt to outdo Michelangelo's version. Even King Ludwig I was none too impressed, which prompted Cornelius to beat a hasty retreat to Berlin.