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   European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 12, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ie3u plough the following is a partial listing of major baroque churches in Germany the list is not Complete and in some cases cites edifices which Are not pure baroque. It is however a Point of departure Tor the interested traveler. Morbach Odenwald the former Benedictine Abbey Church was originally romanesque but was rebuilt in the baroque style in 1747 with Brilliant stucco work decorations an ceiling paintings. The Parish Church is Rich in Rococo furnishings. Bamberg two edifices worthy of note St. Martins fro the 17th Century and probably the most important baroque Church building in the area gives a feeling of vast space and in eludes interesting perspective murals St. Michael s is a reworking of earlier eras into a Rich baroque mixture. Birnam the monastery with its tidy Church is in a Lovely location on Lake Constance and is one of the finest Rococo buildings in Germany with outstanding frescoes and sculpture. St. Blasienz in the Southern Black Forest the Benedictine monastery and Church were built Between 1768 and 1783 and Are dominated by a Fine cupola. Ettal 10 Miles North of Garmisch the pilgrimage Church of the Benedictine monastery was burned Down in 1744 and re built in baroque style. Excellent stucco ceiling paintings an sculpture. Frei3ing 15 Miles North of Munich although the Ca thedral is romanesque the decorations Are richly baroque. Garmisch Parten Kirchen St. Martin s dates front the18th Century arid includes Rich baroque furnishings ceiling paint Ings and a Fine pulpit. The pilgrimage Church of St. Anthonys from the same period and includes valuable murals ceiling paintings and a High altar. Kappel upper palatinate about 50 Miles East of Mainz of notable interest is the Trinity pilgrimage Church of the 17th Century with a symbolic floor plan and unique bizarre towers. Kempten the collegiate Church of the 17th Century Isone of Germany s most important Early baroque structures. In the italian style it has massive cupolas and Rich baroque Ari Rococo altars. Lindau the Beautiful Rococo Church on Lake constances an 18th Century Gem. Mainz St. Augustine s Church from the late 18th Century includes Fine Rococo furnishing and frescoes. St. Peter s Church from 1750 is probably the finest Rococo Church in the Middle Rhine area. Munich this is Fertile ground for the baroque Buff. Thet Heatinger Church of St. Cajetan of the late 17th Century is a monumental Early baroque edifice in the italian style. St. Annam Lehel 1727-30 is a delightfully intimate Church in the Rococo style with excellent altars and paintings. Although the Church of the holy ghost is in gothic Basilica style the furnishings Are colourfully Rococo. Fantastic sculpture is the High Point of the Church of John of be Pomiak and the Church of the holy Trinity is a bold example of baroque architecture. The court Church of St. Michael in suburban Berg am Laim is a towering Delight with vibrant Rococo furnishings stucco arid frescoes. " Beresheim la Miles Southeast of Noerdlinger this Wurtem Berg Benedictine Church was completed in 1792 and is a highly mature example of the baroque. The monumental Interior in eludes some Fine frescoes. One of the most important specimen Sof German Church architecture. -. Oberammergau the Parish Church is delightfully furnished in typical bavarian Rococo style and includes excellent altar and ceiling paintings Fine Wood carvings arid stucco work. Passau St. Stephen s Cathedral was converted from gothic to baroque late in the 17th Century and houses Fine sculptures and stucco work. The effect of the Interior is of great spacious Ness and includes some excellent altar paintings. Polling 25 Miles North of Garmisch j the former Augustine collegiate Church is late gothic but has been restored and richly furnished in baroque style. The High altar is a massive example of baroque decoration. Roggenburg 20 Miles Southeast of Ulm the former collegiate Church is an imposing Structure richly decorated in Side with stucco and frescoes of a very High Quality. The 350-Pipeorgan is a musical masterpiece and the Large Library in the monastery buildings is Worth visiting. Rohr 20 Miles Northeast of Regensburg the  collegiate Church is from the Early 18th Century and is Home of a famous sculptured High altar with a dramatic version of the ascension of the Virgin. Rott on the inn 25 Miles Southeast of Munich the former Benedictine monastery and Church from about 1760 Are among the most important Rococo edifices in Bavaria with Gigantic cupola frescoes and interesting stucco. The peasant figures on the altar Are a Delight. Trier the Church of St. Paulinus is among the finest Rococo works in the Mosel area with Luminous ceiling paintings Vierzen Heiliger near Bamberg this is the Nam of the pilgrimage Church located amidst a Fine Vista close to the Bana monastery. The Church the fourteen saints in English probably the most important in Franconia includes a Fine free standing altar ceiling paintings and Superb stucco. Weingarten the largest baroque Church in Germany the Benedictine monastery pilgrimage Church is the result of some 200 artists Labouring on frescoes stuccoed sculpture an choir stools. W1es As the visitor emerges from the deep Forest Hewie Skirchen suddenly and dramatically bursts into View alone on a Small Rise in the open Field. A wonderfully unified creation the wies Kirche is close to Garmisch and a Fine trip for vacation ers. The sculptures the frescoes the stuccoed All blend into a overpowering Triumph. It is not As Large As some of the other baroque churches but its simple Bascilica like shape is a Triumph of the dictum less is  a stunning example of the baroque. Wuerzburg the Stift Haug Kirch with its impressive cupola is probably the first masterpiece of the franconian baroque. The Neu Muenster Stifts Kirche has a Lively baroque facade. The Kaeppele pilgrimage Church looks Over the City an includes some Fine frescoes capital punishment All of the cities below Are in capitals typographically speaking. Some should not be in capital letters geographically speaking for they Are not the capitals of their countries or states. Which ones = by 1. Chicago. 2. New York. 8. Bangkok. 4. Houston. 5. Tokyo. Sau Unoo Jojo 6. Dublin. 1. Quezon 8. Melbourne. 9. Toronto. 10. Addis Ababa. Us 8.i9ino Obj a 0100.10,1, by Joppa Jjo. V u Lou Abb strictly on your own san Antonio hotel clerk you can stay Here for$2 a. 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