Allerheiligen-Hofkirche, Munich

The Allerheiligen-Hofkirche served as the primary place of worship for the Bavarian Royal family and is situated within the Residenz Royal Palace. Today, it is utilized as a venue for various events and concerts.

This church, known as the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche, was constructed between 1826 and 1837 as part of the renovation of the Residenz Royal Palace, a project commissioned by King Ludwig I. The architect, Leo von Klenze, was instructed to design the church in a style reminiscent of the Capella Palatina, a lavishly decorated Byzantine church located in Palermo, Italy. Additionally, elements from Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice were incorporated into the final design. Unfortunately, the church suffered severe damage during World War II due to bombings and remained in a state of disrepair until 1986. It was only fully restored in 2003.

The Allerheiligen-Hofkirche is an integral part of the Residenz Royal Palace complex and was dedicated to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. The Royal family had a private entrance to the church from the palace, while the public entrance faced the Marstallplatz. The entrance features a Deesis, flanked by a Gothic ornamental gable adorned with statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Inside, the church has a central nave with two domes and an apse. The chapel's paintings depict Saint Maximilian and Saint Anne. Unfortunately, much of the interior ornamentation was lost during the war, resulting in the reconstructed church having a simpler design, now primarily used as a hall for musical performances with seating for 200 people.