For centuries Freising was the residence of the Munich bishops. So it’s not surprising that the one of the main sights of the Freising is city’s Cathedral which stands on the hill and dominates over the city’s center.
Cathedral of the Freising has been built in 13 century and it’s a magnificent example of the Gothic style in Germany. In the 15 century to the main structure were added the cloisters and two centuries after Asar brothers changed a little bit its design.
Inside of Cathedral you will find a lot of masterpieces. But one of them will probably take most of your attention. It’s Pieta by Erasmus Grasser which has been completed in 1492.
Another interesting place in interior is Romanesque crypt with columns decorated with symbols to counteract with devil.
Through Cathedral’s cloister you can pass into the library and Benediktuskapelle – nice chapel which originates from 1345.
In front of Cathedral you can see the small Johanniskirche which is adjoined to the bishop’s residence. In this church you can visit wonderful cloister which has been built in the Renaissance times. Another interesting sight of the Freising is a largest in Germany museum of religious arts. You can find this museum not far from the Cathedral.
St Peter and Paul Church has been designed by Italian architect Giovanni Antonio Viscardi. Inside of this church there are beautiful paintings paintings by Johann Baptist Zimmermann.
Another interesting building of Freising is Town Hall which dates from the beginning of the 20 century. And of course don’t miss the oldest working brewery in the world which is located at the Weihenstephan Street. This brewery has been founded in 1040 and still is working. Incredibly.
To recap this little survey I want to mention about the old Benedictine monastery which today hosts some faculties of the Munich’s University.
