Located near Steingaden, near the southern end of the Romantic Road, is the fabulous Wieskirche, or Wies Church - also known as "the church in the meadow." The church and its bucolic location, truly in the middle of the countryside, provide a strong feeling of reverence and awe.
After visiting Neuschwanstein Castle on 1 June, Wieskirche was our next place of visit.
Pat standing by the meadow
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Seok Lee, our tour Guide
Understand from her, this is the first time Dynasty added Wieskirche in the package. We were awed by the greenery and the beauty of the church.
The photographer admiring the scenery - totally tranquil
The history of Wieskirche began on June 14, 1738 when tears were seen on a wooden statue of the crucified Christ. The news quickly spread and masses of pilgrims from all over the world began traveling to Wieskirche to see the statue and to worship and pray. In 1740, a small chapel, still on the property today, was built to house the statue and to accomodate the visiting worshippers.
Pat soaking in the atmosphere
As the number of pilgrims visiting the site greatly exceeded the small dwelling, the nearby Steingaden monastery decided to build a church - the current Wieskirche. The magnificient baroque structure was designed and built by Dominikus Zimmermann in the 1740s. Zimmermann so loved Wieskirche that he could not bear to leave it, so he built himself a small house next to the church, where he lived until his death.
Pat & Gina
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