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Wies Church


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Traveler Description: The Pilgimage Church of the Scourged Saviour is also known as the Wieskirche or church in a meadow.  The figure of the scourged Jesus is the source of more »
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Attraction type: Religious site

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4 of 5 stars
baltoteach   73 contributions
Fort Worth, Texas
Jun 26, 2009

A friend and I who were traveling through Bavaria came upon the Wieskirche on a suggestion. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and probably should be for the sheer level of artistry and ornateness - an example of Bavarian Rococo. I knew nothing of the church and as we approached the building, its plain exterior leaves one wondering what... more

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4 of 5 stars
redeco   1,470 contributions
Warren, Massachusetts
Feb 11, 2009

The Wieskirche is a pilgimage church built in 1745-54 to house the statue of the Scourged Saviour which is the source of several miracles including tears in the eyes of the statue. The wooden statue is made up of several parts of other statues and is not particularly attractive. It was made for a Good Friday procession in Steingaden in... more

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5 of 5 stars
jcmclaugh   1 contribution
Lake George, NY
Feb 6, 2008

With all of the ostentatious and ornate cathedrals in Germany, this one will blow your mind with its external unassuming simplicity compared to the beauty within. I defy anyone to walk inside and not gasp and catch their breath because it is such a transformation to enter the church and realize you can't judge this book by its cover. Whether... more

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5 of 5 stars
肉団子   392 contributions
愛知県豊田市
Nov 26, 2009

良かった点 1、神聖な気分になる。 2、教会外見は質素であるが、内壁の画、祭壇が非常に美しい。 3、駐車場が無料で... more

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5 of 5 stars
Eleoced   5 contributions
Roma
Oct 26, 2009

Al centro di un prato immersa nel paesaggio prealpino la chiesa di Wies racchiude un trionfo di stucchi colorati. Nonostante... more

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5 of 5 stars
maresmenca   7 contributions
Barcelona
Oct 24, 2009

Habíamos leído sobre ella que recibía visitantes de todo el mundo, pero nunca pensé que su interior albergara tal belleza.... more

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4 of 5 stars
陽気妃   55 contributions
盛岡市
Jun 21, 2009

 周囲には何もない草原にひっそりと佇んでいます。とても静かな環境です。中部は、外観からは想像出来ない、とても美しい壁画や... more

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4 of 5 stars
あめおんな   11 contributions
東京
Jan 29, 2009

最近はツアーにも入るようになったヴィース教会。でもまだまだ訪れる日本人は少なめ。個人でも行けますので、ノイシュヴァンシュ... more

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Bavaria, Germany