The bell tower of this 13th-century Gothic church, remodeled during the baroque era, is known locally as “Altes Peter” (Old Pete). You get a splendid view from the top, but you have to climb (and climb and climb) 306 steps to see it. The interior of the church contains baroque-era sculptures and some glorious ceiling frescoes by Johann Baptist Zimmermann, the genius behind the Wieskirche pilgrimage church in southern Bavaria. Don’t miss the bizarre relic in the second chapel (on the left): the gem-studded skeleton of St. Mundita, who stares at you with two false eyes in her skull.
Munich
Travel Guide
Munich› Attraction
Peterskirche (St. Peter’s Church)
Rindermarkt 1 (near the Rathaus)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
The Altstadt
Hours
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm (Nov–Mar until 5pm)
Transportation
U-/S-Bahn: Marienplatz
Phone
089/2604828
Prices
Church free; tower 1.50€ adults, 1€ children
Map
Rindermarkt 1 MunichNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.