Asamkirche or St. John Nepomuk Church, 1733-1746 The Church is divided into three levels. The first level which is dimly lit is where ordinary worshippers sit for the service. The second level with the balcony is for the Emperor. The top level which benefits from light emanating from the windows, is dedicated to God. So there is an established hierarchy in the church - ordinary people, the Emperor and God. Above the lower altar are the figures of the Holy Spirit, God the Father, and Jesus on the cross. The ceiling fresco depicts the life of St. John Nepomuk, a martyr of the Catholic church. It was painted by Cosmas Damian Asam who was schooled in Rome. Notice the beautiful gallery reserved for the Emperor. Check out one of the confessionals with cherubs. View of the left side of the church from the main portal. The golden sun symbolizes eternal love. This is found in the vestibule of the church. One of the core themes of Asamkirche is the sanctity of the seal of confession which is why...
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” - James Michener