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Rosa Pfluger

Lukas Rottaler, 1520, bronze, bricks, 99 m, Munich. © Rosa Pfluger

Munich's Emblem with Unexpected Roots

 

Some buildings are more than just structures of wood or stone, constructed to shelter people from the weather.  They serve as landmarks, points of orientation or symbols of recognition for a city or even an entire country. But even further, architecture can recall local history as well as adapt elements from foreign cultures and therefore transport a multifaced narrative to present day. Munich’s Frauenkirche is one of those buildings, which mean a lot more than just a touristic site. It is a symbol of identification for the city and its culture. In this article, I want to discuss on the example of this church, how a historic building can transform into an image and how this image correlates to clichés or a certain way of life.