This one, the Wieskirche, in Bavaria, near Fussen Germany, isn't small but I think it is somewhat unusual. First, it sits right in the middle of a pasture in the countryside with cattle grazing all around. The exterior is nice but nothing out of the ordinary. The interior is an altogether different story. To say it defines the term, "gilding the lilly", waaaay understates the case. Talk about "Rococo". The interior is white, gold, pastels and cherubs. I'd never heard of it, was in the area visiting Oberammergau, Neuschwanstein, etc and someone suggested I stop to see the "White Church in the meadow". I'm glad I did, it was eyepopping. LOL
Built between 1746 and 1754 by the Zimmermann brothers to house a miraculous crucifix that in 1738 had reportedly wept. The church remains a pilgrimage stop as well as a tourist attraction since it is considered the best example of a rococo style church in Germany. Rococo style, balances heavy decoration with light, airy, almost happy elements including pastel colors, gold and ivory, thin columns and lots of cherubs. The word Wieskirche means the church in the meadow, and perfectly describes this church's setting located about 15 minutes northeast of Füssen.
