Eschach in Füssen in Ostallgäu, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Basilika St. Mang
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St. Mang Monastery
City Tour
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
1. Basilika St. Mang / St. Mang Monastery Marker
Genial baute Architekt Johann Jakob Herkomer (1652-1717) die mittelalterliche Basilika des Benediktinerklosters St. Mang von 1701-1717 in eine prachtvolle Barockkirche um. Die Kirche soll an den legendären Gründerabt Magnus erinnern.
Bemerkenswertes
• romanische Krypta mit Magnus-Fresko (um 980)
• Reliquienkreuz mit dem Magnusstab über dem Volksaltar
• Monumentalplastiken von Anton Sturm am Hochaltar und in der Magnuskapelle
• Deckenfresken: Bildzyklus der Magnuslegende von Johann Jakob Herkomer und Franz Georg Hermann
The architect Johann Jakob Herkomer (1652-1717) brilliantly turned the medieval basilica of the Benedictine monastery of St Mang into a magnificent baroque church (1701-1717). The church was intended to recall the monk Magnus, the legendary founding abbot.
Highlights
• the Romanesque crypt with a fresco from around 980 depicting Magnus
• the relic of the cross with the Magnus staff above the folk altar
• monumental statues at the high altar and in the Magnus Chapel, created by Anton Sturm
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Erected by Füssen im Allgäu.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 47° 33.991′ N, 10° 41.936′ E. Marker is in Füssen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ostallgäu. It is in Eschach. It is on Magnusplatz 0.1 kilometers west of Lechhalde, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located at the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Magnuspl 1, Füssen BY 87629, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Annakapelle / Anna Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hohes Schloss zu Füssen / High Castle at Füssen (within shouting distance of this marker); Hohes Schloss Füssen „Lange Stiege" / High Castle Füssen "Long Staircase" (within shouting distance of this marker); Hohes Schloß zu Füssen • der Fallturm / High Castle at Füssen • The Drop Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Kloster St. Mang / St. Mang Monastery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lechtor (about 90 meters away); a different marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
2. The St. Mang Statue and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
3. The view of the Parish Church of St. Mang and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
4. Inside view of the Parish Church of St. Mang
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
5. Alter of the Parish Church of St. Mang
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
