St. Anna im Lehel

St. Anna im Lehel is considered Munich's first Rococo church and thus a trailblazer for a style that would come to define the city in the following decades. Located in the Lehel district, the church captivates with its bright, playful interior, which feels noticeably lighter and more buoyant than the heavier Baroque buildings of earlier decades.

History of St. Anna im Lehel

The church was built between 1727 and 1733 to designs by the renowned master builder Johann Michael Fischer, who later contributed to numerous other Bavarian church buildings. St. Anna im Lehel marks an important turning point in Munich's church architecture, as it was here that elements of French-influenced Rococo were first applied on a grand scale, several years before the Asam brothers created their most famous work, the Asamkirche.

Architecture & Highlights

Inside, visitors are struck by the flowing stucco work, light pastel tones and ornate ceiling frescoes typical of early Rococo style. The high altar and side altars display the period's characteristic fusion of painting, sculpture and ornamental stucco into a harmonious total work of art.

Visitor Tips & Getting There

The church sits in the quiet, Art Nouveau-lined Lehel district, just a short walk from the English Garden and the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum. Current opening hours should be checked before visiting, as churches are occasionally closed for services.

Nearby Attractions

Close by are the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum and Museum Fünf Kontinente, and the English Garden invites a stroll after visiting the church. The Angel of Peace is also just a few minutes away from here.