Pilgrimage Church of Wies - all about the UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Pilgrimage Church of Wies (German: Wieskirche) is a rococo church near Steingaden and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's why the visit is worthwhile.

The Wieskirche at a glance
Location: "Die Wies" is located about 100 km south-west of Munich in the Upper Bavarian Pfaffenwinkel in Steingaden (Weilheim-Schongau district).
Known for: Rococo pilgrimage church, image of grace ("Flagellated Savior"), UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
History: Built from 1745-1754 by Dominikus Zimmermann (architect) and his brother Johann Baptist Zimmermann (frescoes).

A masterpiece of the Rococo
In the middle of the 18th century (1745-54) the pilgrimage church was built by Johann Baptist and Dominikus Zimmermann - by order of the monks of the monastery of Steingaden. The occasion was the miracle of tears of a wooden figure of Christ, the "Flagellated Savior". The image of grace can be admired in the church. Since 1983, the chruch has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its magnificent rococo-style decoration with the extensive ceiling fresco and the richly decorated chancel with pulpit.Travel to the Wieskirche from Munich
Arrival by trainFrom Munich main station by train to Füssen - continue by bus to Wieskirche, SteingadenTravel time: depending on the connection approx. 3 hours Arrival by carA96 direction Lindau - exit Jengen in direction Jengen (B12) - change to B16 and drive to Füssen - on Füssener Straße (B17) to SteingadenTravel time: approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes
At a glance

Wieskirche near Steingaden: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wies 12  86989 Steingaden
Tel: +498862932930