Marienmunster

Bavaria


A real gem in the baroque architectural style, Diessen's Marienmunster was built between 1732 and 1739 by the famous architect of the period, Johann Michael Fischer. The highlights are the stucco and fresco decoration as well as altarpieces by Tiepolo and Straub.


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