Continuing on the theme of my first impressions as I explore Munich –

The Theatinerkirche finds itself on the Odeonsplatz and is probably one of the most important landmarks of the city. When I visited it, it was being renovated. However, inside it still remains quite impressive with its Italian-inspired Baroque architecture. The interiors have been

The church was founded by Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, as a gesture of thanks for the birth of the long-awaited heir to the Bavarian crown, Prince Max Emanuel, in 1662. It also contains tombs of the Wittelsbach royals, including the founders themselves.

The high-set windows and the elaborate designs along the pillars high above lend the church a very lofty, elegant character. (Sep. 2014)

The Theatinerkirche on Odeonsplatz is currently under renovation (Sep. 2014)

Built from 1663 to 1690, it was founded by Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, as a gesture of thanks for the birth of the long-awaited heir to the Bavarian crown, Prince Max Emanuel, in 1662. (Sep. 2014)

The church was built in Italian high Baroque style, inspired by Sant’ Andrea della Valle in Rome, designed by the Italian architect Agostino Barelli. (Sep. 2014)

The high-set windows and the elaborate designs along the pillars high above lend the church a very lofty, elegant character. (Sep. 2014)

Some of the artwork in the Theatinerkirche is very intricate. Though I am not a religious person, the intricate artwork does make me wonder. (Sep. 2014)

The Coat of Arms of the House of Wittelsbach in the Theatinerkirche (Sep. 2014)