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Church of Our Lady,
Munich
 
The cathedral which replaced an older church built in the 12th century, was
commissioned by Duke Sigismund and erected by Jörg von Halsbach. Construction
began in 1468 and the two towers were completed in 1488. The church was
consecrated in 1494. However, the building's famous domes atop each tower were
not built until 1525. The cathedral suffered severe damage during World War II —
the roof collapsed and one of the towers suffered severe damage. A major
restoration was started after the war and was completed in several stages, the
last in 1994. This is the home church of the current
Pope, Benedict.
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The Wall of Bishops from The Church, the Lower Icon represents the Pontif.
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