St. Moritz Church

Ingolstadt, Germany

Begun in the mid-14th century and completed in 1489, Moritzkirche is a Gothic basilica with a 14th-15th century watchtower.

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Wikipedia> The oldest part of the church dates back to the 9th century, the time the city was founded. Its current condition dates back to 1234, making it the oldest surviving structure in Ingolstadt.


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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

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Emanuel Quass (2 years ago)
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david antoun (2 years ago)
It is a three-nave Gothic basilica dedicated to Saint Mauritius with Romanesque elements. The oldest part of the church dates back to the 9th century, the time when the city was founded. Its current condition dates back to 1234, making it the oldest surviving building in Ingolstadt.the church has only one tower of 70m, but it is located directly next on the wall of the whistler tower and behind the rathaus. the entrance ia not from the main street so you have to go behind the rathaus and open a big bronze door. inside the columns are majestic and the altars are from old bavarian gothic style.a must visit.
BAYERNGIRL 1971 (3 years ago)
From the outside, the church stands out with its very different towers. They are not placed next to each other, but rather at the ends. Inside, I particularly like the altar, which is decorated in silver and gold, and the colorful stained glass windows behind it.
Wolfgang (4 years ago)
Our oldest church. Contemplative and historical.
Technicus (5 years ago)
A nice little church. It is the oldest church in Ingolstadt. Definitely worth seeing.
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