Indian Chief Travel Guides

The Bürgersaal

The Bürgersaal (Citizens’ Hall), Neuhauserstraße 14, has a plain exterior but a richly decorated interior. This church was erected on a citizens’ initiative as a prayer hall in the early 18th century. The almost crypt-like lower church area has the grave of Priest Rupert Mayer, a fierce critic of the Nazis who spent many years in Dachau and died shortly after the war. He was made a saint in 1987 and the chapel has attracted a steady stream of pilgrims ever since. Artistically, the Baroque Oberkirche (Upper Church) is more interesting. It has many Rococo features, although the main decorations were not restored after World War II.

Across the road is the Augustinerbräu beer cellars – the oldest of Munich’s famous brewing houses, now home to a popular restaurant and beer garden.