Karmelitenkirche (München)

The Carmelite Church of St. Nicholas in the Kreuzviertel of Munich's Old Town is the oldest Baroque church still visible in the city's streetscape, though today it exists as a reconstruction. Originally built as the monastery church of the Carmelites, it was deconsecrated after suffering heavy damage in World War II and rebuilt in simplified form. Today the western part of the building houses the archive of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising as well as the library of the Metropolitan Chapter, while the eastern part has been converted into an event hall. In the former sacristy, you can admire uncovered frescoes and stucco work that document the historical richness of the site.