Munich, DE

St. John of Capistran Church, Munich

Construction of the church of St. Johann of Capistran in Munich began in 1959 and it was consecrated in 1960. It was planned by Sep Ruf, who is also known as the architect of the German Kanzlerbungalow (1963-1966) in Bonn. Ruf combined ancient formal rigour, modern material authenticity and liturgical reform ideas into an impressive spatial unity.

About this building

For more information on this building visit https://strasse-der-moderne.de/kirchen/muenchen-st-johann-von-capistran/

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Atmosphere / quiet space

Visitors information

  • Train station within 250m
  • Level access to the main areas
  • On street parking at the building

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Theatinerkirche

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