This tiny church is apparently the most photographed church in Fussen – not surprising really. It served the adjoining hospital.
Ann, Norah & me by the Lech river
Abbey of St Mang
Coming across the 9th Century former Abbey of St Mang was pure serendipity.
09 St Mang Monastry (Large)
Entrance to St Mang’s Abbey
10 St Mang Monastry (Large)
After an evening meal we happen to be walking past when we overheard
a concert of Baroque music from within the Monastry – heavenly!
01 Monastry (Large)
11 St Mang Church (Large)
Bell Tower
12 St Mang Church
St. Mang’s Church
13 St Mang Church (Large)
St Mang’s Church
14 St Mang Church (Large)
Interesting candle holder
24 Anna Chapel (Large)
St. Mangs the old Anna Chapel
25 Dance of Death in Anna Chapel (Large)
In the St Anna Chapel, Dance of Death Cycle painted in 1602
under the motto “Say Yes or say No, you must dance” – i.e. everyone partners Death!
Painted in response to the Plague
26 The Refectory (Large)
The Refectory – notice the central ceiling opening,
which opens up into …
27 The Library (Large)
… the Library
28 Concert Room (Large)
The Concert Hall
The High Palace
This complex of buildings was the summer residence of the Prince Bishops of Augsburg & close by to the Abbey of St Mang & was expanded over the centuries.
