Ultra modern and translucent church and bell tower Herz Jesu Kirche Heart of Jesus Munich Muenchen Bavaria Germany

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A 16 metre high cubic structure facade of layered metal mesh on a square grid 432 blue glass windows showing a nail alphabet a modernist symbolic vocabulary from latin based on the Passion of St John An outstanding example of modern church design technical precision merging with sacredness The mammoth set of doors open to all in a gesture of welcome and openness The colour blue symbolizes the blue of the sky The subtle play of light and shade makes the atmosphere change constantly Architects Allmann Sattler Wappner nail alphabet Alexander Beleschenko

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Size: 4096px × 6144px
Location: Lachnerstrasse Munich Muenchen Bavaria Germany Europe
Photo credit: © Christa Knijff / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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