Asamkirche Maria de Victoria

Bill Lin 3 months ago

Located in the historic old town of Ingolstadt, the Church of Maria de Victoria (commonly known as the Asamkirche) is a supreme masterpiece of late Baroque and Rococo art in Bavaria. ​Built between 1732 and 1736, the church was originally designed as an oratory for the Jesuit Marian Confraternity. It was created entirely by the most renowned Baroque master artists of the era, the Asam Brothers: the older brother, Cosmas Damian Asam, was responsible for the frescoes and paintings, while the younger brother, Egid Quirin Asam, handled the sculptures and stucco decorations. While the building's exterior is relatively modest, you may pass by while not notice it, but the interior houses two world-renowned artistic treasures that you can't miss if you're in town Ingolstadt. ​1. The World’s Largest Flat-Ceiling Perspective Fresco ​Upon entering the church, you'll instantly captivated by the monumental ceiling fresco. On a completely flat ceiling, Cosmas Damian Asam utilized masterful trompe-l'œil (optical illusion) techniques to create a three-dimensional dome that appears to extend infinitely into the heavens. ​The fresco revolves around the theme of the "Incarnation of Salvation thro

Frits Spieker 3 months ago

Beautiful church. The fresco on the ceiling is awesome. Thanks to the very friendly staff on site, we were able to spot some of the optical illusions.. Fantastic!

Philip Smith 6 months ago

Beautiful church in Ingolstadt. Definitely worth stopping in am exploring. Easy walk from everything else in town too.

Kent Wang 2 years ago

The Church of St Mary of Victory is a Rococo masterpiece built by the Asam Brothers in 1736. I have been on a quest to see all of the Asam Brothers' churches, which are mostly in Bavaria. The interior is lavishly adorned with carved stucco, marquetry woodwork, and gilding. The use of light colors and shapes inspired by nature are typical of the Rococo style. The ceiling has the largest flat ceiling fresco in the world, and depicts Mary as Queen of Heaven and mediator of divine grace. Each corner portrays one of the four continents paying homage to Mary. The Lepanto monstrance was created by Augsburg goldsmith Johann Zeckl in 1708 to commemorate the victory of the Christians over the Turks in the naval battle of Lepanto. A sinking Turkish ship, the fleeing Sultan, and drowning harem ladies are depicted in intricate detail. A monstrance is a vessel to display the consecrated host. The word 'monstrance' comes from the Latin 'monstrare', which is also the root for the word 'demonstrate'.

david antoun 3 years ago

Needless to say that the touch of the Asams brothers leave you surprised every time you see their works. the entrance is 3.5€ cash. but its worth more the exterior os very simple but once i stepped foot inside, the 490 m2 painting on the ceiling with its meaning is more than impressive, of course the main aisle is something from another level. a vey astoniching church to the Holy Maru lady of Victory. A Baroque church from the 1700's.

Marta M. 3 years ago

Beautiful church, really worth to pay and see this paintings, how also changes their perception, depending on from which side of the church you observe them: I'm impressed!

Asha C V 4 years ago

There is an Entry fee of 3 eur,but its worth to visit.The interior architecture is so mind blowing.The history note is available in English also,so that you get a clear picture of each sculpture,dont visit ingolstadt to see ONLY this.

Juan Antonio Estrada Herrera 6 years ago

This church it's quite beautiful... From the outside it seems a little simple but on the inside its wonderful... Though a bit small. Still, I really like the many paintings on the wall and the big one on the ceiling... They also have some interesting relics and other religious stuff. The entrance cost about 3€ but I think it's worth it just for the beauty of its interior.