"Wies - Germany" Wies by TinKan

Wies Travel Guide: 30 reviews and 55 photos

Wieskirche

The first time visitors in the Wies, with no previous knowledge about the church, may well stand in wonder and ask themselves what could have possibly given rise to the building of such an unusually magnificent church in such a secluded place.

Indeed, something out of the ordinary, from many points of view, took place here. Human tears, an age-old phenomenon, were the spiritual building stones, the precious pearls from which the Wies Church, a world famous roccoco jewel, was created. In the 18th Century the Wies Church was already known throughout Europe as a place of reverence for the Scourged Saviour, and at the same time a famous gem of baroque architecture.

Even today the church lives from both these wellsprings: its spiritual and artistic richness. Thus, the Wies Church continues as a pilgrimage church, a place of prayer and worship, and is simultaneously a magical drawing point for millions of visitors. Through their encounter with this joyous Baroque, full of life and hope, they sense a world which moved the writer Peter Dörfler, in the first half of this century, to write: "The Wies is a bit of heaven in this suffering world."

Last visit to Wies: May 2002
Intro Updated Dec 24, 2002
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Reviews (6)

Walking trail Off The Beaten Path (1)

There was a trail along the side of the church for walking which went along some farms. There were many animals to see... more travel advice

Local farms Things to Do (1)

After seeing the church, take a walk down the path that runs along the side of the church. There are a few farms in the... more travel advice

Pilgrimage Church of the Scourged... Favorites (2)

We never made it to the town and we only got to see the church but this was so worth the side trip. To learn more of... more travel advice

More of the church Favorites (2)

Just another pic of the church. more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Car, bus or Bike

Warnings Or Dangers (1)
Chickens

Comments (9)

JudyinPA Apr 9, 2005 at 7:55 AM Report Abuse

I remember stopping at this church on a Sunday morning. We spent our time at the services and in awh of the beauty inside and out. You are right to say it is a road worth taking.
ettenaj Oct 27, 2004 at 9:22 AM Report Abuse

Chickens in the car park?? that sounds like our new apartment in Bulgaria :-))
dannebro May 30, 2003 at 9:51 PM Report Abuse

this is a really nice church !
cbeaujean Mar 19, 2003 at 7:56 AM Report Abuse

tks for paying attention to the chickens and for bringing back good memories!
globetrott Jan 19, 2003 at 4:53 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful pics and explanations ! Wieskirche is an absolute Must ! but people pass by it without knowing...
pepples46 Jan 8, 2003 at 5:23 PM Report Abuse

many picnics in the shade of this fantastic place, and now u brought those memos all back.
fine intro, great pics
Sweetberry1 Jan 1, 2003 at 1:00 PM Report Abuse

Lovely photos Keith ;-)
Leipzig Dec 27, 2002 at 9:22 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting place. Never heard of this town. The church is really beautiful.
truus_s Dec 27, 2002 at 9:19 AM Report Abuse

Yes the wieskirche is so beautifull..I was there in aug!!