Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“This glorious baroque church owes its Italian appearance to its founder, Princess Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, who commissioned it in gratitude for the birth of her son and heir.”

– Fodor's

Frommer's Frommer's
"Named for a group of Roman Catholic clergy (the Theatines), this church, dedicated to Saint Kajetan, is Munich's finest example of Italian baroque." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This large Baroque building was built from 1663 to 1688. The 71 metre-high cupola is richly decorated with stucco and gives a grandiose feeling of space." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The mustard-yellow Theatinerkirche, built to commemorate the 1662 birth of Prince Max Emanuel, was dreamed up by Swiss architect Enrico Zuccalli." Full review