Karmelitenkirche, Munich

Name: Karmelitenkirche
Address: Munich, Germany

#359 among attractions in Munich

Church, Baroque architecture

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The Karmelitenkirche or Carmelite Church of St. Nicholas is a Baroque former church at Karmeliterstraße in Munich, Germany. It was built in 1654 to plans by Hans Konrad Asper by Marx Schinnagl as a replacement for the old Carmelite Church. The monastery church was consecrated in 1660. Today it is used as an oratory for the library and reading room of the Metropolitan Chapter of Munich. It is also used for the Archives of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Neoclassicism, BaroqueCoordinates: 48°8'25"N, 11°34'17"E

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Altstadt - Lehel (Altstadt)Munich Germany

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, Neues Rathaus, Fünf Höfe.

~1350 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz, Munich
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~840 ftSE
Gothic church with iconic domed towers
Frauenkirche, Munich
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~1440 ftSE
Neo-Gothic town hall with 85m tower
Neues Rathaus, Munich
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~970 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fünf Höfe, Munich
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~730 ftS
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum, Munich
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~1190 ftSW
Gothic architecture, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Karlstor, Munich
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~550 ftSW
Massive church with barrel-vaulted rood
St. Michael, Munich
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~870 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Bürgersaalkirche, Munich
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~1170 ftS
Tower
Kaufingertor, Munich
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~1010 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historicist architecture
Kaufingerstraße, Munich
5 min walk • The Kaufingerstraße is one of the oldest streets in Munich and, together with the Neuhauser Straße, one of the most important shopping streets in Munich.
~1350 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, Munich
7 min walk • The Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art is an art museum in Munich's old town, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karmelitenkirche?

Nearby attractions include Dreifaltigkeitskirche, Munich (2 min walk), Komödie im Bayerischen Hof, Munich (2 min walk), St. Michael, Munich (3 min walk), Wittelsbacherbrunnen, Munich (3 min walk).

How to get to Karmelitenkirche by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karmelitenkirche:

Tram

Lenbachplatz • Lines: 19, 21, N19 (4 min walk)
Marienplatz • Lines: 19, 21, N19 (5 min walk)

Metro

Karlsplatz • Lines: U4, U5 (5 min walk)
Marienplatz • Lines: U3, U6 (7 min walk)

Train

Karlsplatz (7 min walk)
Marienplatz (8 min walk)

Bus

Marienplatz • Lines: 52, 62 (9 min walk)
Sankt-Jakobs-Platz • Lines: 52, 62 (9 min walk)