Salvatorkirche, Munich

Name: Salvatorkirche
Address: Salvatorstraße 17, Munich, 80333, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 22807676

#194 among attractions in Munich

Gothic architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

Salvatorkirche is a gothic church in Munich, Germany, the former cemetery church of the Frauenkirche. Since 1829 the church has been used by Greek Orthodox Christians and it was the headquarters of the Metropolitan of Germany and Exarch of Central Europe. It is called "Transfiguration of the Savior" by the Greek Orthodox community. ()

Local name: St. Salvator Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 48°8'30"N, 11°34'29"E

Address

Salvatorstraße 17Altstadt - Lehel (Altstadt)Munich 80333 Germany

Contact

+49 89 22807676

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Day trips

Salvatorkirche – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Munich Residenz, Frauenkirche, Fünf Höfe, Feldherrnhalle.

~860 ftE
Museum complex in an old royal residence
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~1130 ftS
Gothic church with iconic domed towers
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~460 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fünf Höfe, Munich
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~610 ftE
Bavarian army monument with lion statues
Feldherrnhalle, Munich
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~1350 ftE
17th-century Italian Renaissance gardens
Hofgarten, Munich
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~690 ftE
19th-century square and historical sites
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~1300 ftE
Park, Historicist architecture
Kabinettsgarten, Munich
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~580 ftE
Palace, Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
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~870 ftSE
Square
Max-Joseph-Platz, Munich
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~1270 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Residence Theatre, Munich
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Salvatorkirche open?

Salvatorkirche is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Salvatorkirche?

Nearby attractions include Holnstein Palace, Munich (1 min walk), Kardinal-Faulhaber-Straße, Munich (2 min walk), Palais Porcia, Munich (2 min walk), Theatinerkirche, Munich (3 min walk).

How to get to Salvatorkirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salvatorkirche:

Tram

Marienplatz • Lines: 19, 21, N19 (4 min walk)
Nationaltheater • Lines: 19, 21, N19 (7 min walk)

Metro

Odeonsplatz • Lines: U3, U4, U5, U6 (4 min walk)
Marienplatz • Lines: U3, U6 (7 min walk)

Bus

Odeonsplatz • Lines: 100, 153, N40, N41, N45 (5 min walk)
Oskar-von-Miller-Ring • Lines: 100, 58 (7 min walk)

Train

Marienplatz (8 min walk)
Karlsplatz (12 min walk)