[3] Baroque St. Fridolinsmünster
Description
The Fridolin Shrine, completed in 1764 by Augsburg silversmith Gottlieb Emmanuel Oernster, is a remarkable masterpiece of silverwork that houses the relics of Saint Fridolin. This ornate Rococo shrine is displayed in a chapel in the choir of the minster and is carried through the town in a solemn procession on the Sunday after March 6.
The treasury of St. Fridolin’s Minster highlights the cultural significance of the former canoness convent and showcases precious artefacts, including medieval gold and silver pieces, liturgical objects, a 10th/14th-century book casket, the gem-studded “Agnes Cross,” the “Fridolin Cup,” a silver Hilarius casket, and the historic “Amazon fabric.”
Guided tours:
- Public tours: once a month on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. (please check with the Tourist Info in advance).
- Private tours: bookable via the parish office; up to 30 persons; duration 30 or 90 minutes; price by arrangement.
- Accessibility: step-free side entrance available.
