Mittenwald, Germany Photos

Mittenwald, a long time community of stringed instrument makers, is located, not far from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, on the ancient Augsburg to Lombardy trans-Alpine trade route. The town is known for its views of the foothills of the Alps as well as the elaborate, colorful paintings on the exteriors of Sts Peter & Paul Church and surrounding buildings.

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Rocky foothills of the Alps viewed from Mittenwald area. Mittenwald, Germany.Alpine peaks viewed from Mittenwald area. Mittenwald, Germany.Historic town of Mittenwald with Alps foothills in background. Mittenwald, Germany.Holy Trinity & other paintings on building exterior. Mittenwald, Germany.
Rocky foothills of the Alps viewed from Mittenwald area. Mittenwald, Germany.Alpine peaks viewed from Mittenwald area. Mittenwald, Germany.Historic town of Mittenwald with Alps foothills in background. Mittenwald, Germany.Holy Trinity & other paintings on building exterior. Mittenwald, Germany.
Details of Holy Trinity painting on exterior of building. Mittenwald, Germany.Elaborate woodwork on gable of building with Alps foothills in background. Mittenwald, Germany.Row of buildings in traditional southern German style. Mittenwald, Germany.Traditional building with carved wooden balconies, painted designs and oriel windows. Mittenwald, Germany.
Details of Holy Trinity painting on exterior of building. Mittenwald, Germany.Elaborate woodwork on gable of building with Alps foothills in background. Mittenwald, Germany.Row of buildings in traditional southern German style. Mittenwald, Germany.Traditional building with carved wooden balconies, painted designs and oriel windows. Mittenwald, Germany.
Traditional hotel & restaurant with elaborate sign and exterior wall filled with paintings. Mittenwald, Germany.Elaborate wrought iron & gilding on hotel sign. Mittenwald, Germany.Stagecoach & street scene paintings on exterior wall of guest house. Mittenwald, Germany.Paintings on guest house gable. Mittenwald, Germany.
Traditional hotel & restaurant with elaborate sign and exterior wall filled with paintings. Mittenwald, Germany.Elaborate wrought iron & gilding on hotel sign. Mittenwald, Germany.Stagecoach & street scene paintings on exterior wall of guest house. Mittenwald, Germany.Paintings on guest house gable. Mittenwald, Germany.
Painted buildings along main street. Mittenwald, Germany.Upper market facade with Apostle paintings. Mittenwald, Germany.Windows trimmed with decorative plaster designs & paintings of local dress. Mittenwald, Germany.Main street with Alps foothills in the background. Mittenwald, Germany.
Painted buildings along main street. Mittenwald, Germany.Upper market facade with Apostle paintings. Mittenwald, Germany.Windows trimmed with decorative plaster designs & paintings of local dress. Mittenwald, Germany.Main street with Alps foothills in the background. Mittenwald, Germany.
Main street with Alps foothills in the background. Mittenwald, Germany.Tromp l'oeil painting of townfolk in local dress gathered together on building exterior. Mittenwald, Germany.Building facade with trompe l'oeil paintings. Mittenwald, Germany.Building with paintings of St Francis & St Christopher. Mittenwald, Germany.
Main street with Alps foothills in the background. Mittenwald, Germany.Tromp l'oeil painting of townfolk in local dress gathered together on building exterior. Mittenwald, Germany.Building facade with trompe l'oeil (visual illusion) paintings. Mittenwald, Germany.Building with paintings of St Francis & St Christopher. Mittenwald, Germany.
Buildings with paintings of religious & local themes. Mittenwald, Germany.Church of Sts Peter & Paul with Alps foothills in background. Mittenwald, Germany.Steeple of Sts Peter & Paul Church. Mittenwald, Germany.Church of Sts Peter & Paul with typical paintings. Mittenwald, Germany.
Buildings with paintings of religious & local themes. Mittenwald, Germany.Church of Sts Peter & Paul with Alps foothills in background (1740). Mittenwald, Germany. Style: Baroque. Architect: Joseph Schmuzer.Steeple of Sts Peter & Paul Church. Mittenwald, Germany.Church of Sts Peter & Paul with typical paintings. Mittenwald, Germany.
Church of Sts Peter & Paul tower above painted buildings. Mittenwald, Germany.Painted tower of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.Painted tower of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.St. Peter painting on Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.
Church of Sts Peter & Paul tower above painted buildings. Mittenwald, Germany.Painted tower of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany. Painted tower of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.St. Peter painting on Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.
St. Paul painting on Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.Clock tower of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.Baroque interior of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.Stack of firewood for winter use. Mittenwald, Germany.
St. Paul painting on Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.Clock tower (1746) of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany.Baroque interior of Church of Sts Peter & Paul. Mittenwald, Germany. Stack of firewood for winter use. Mittenwald, Germany.
Local specialty, Rothenburger Schneeballen pastry in shop window. Mittenwald, Germany.Whimsical carved wooden bench. Mittenwald, Germany.Elaborate nativity scene in shop window. Mittenwald, Germany.Display of shiny Christmas ornaments. Mittenwald, Germany.
Local specialty, Rothenburger Schneeballen (Snowball) pastry in shop window. Mittenwald, Germany.Whimsical carved wooden bench. Mittenwald, Germany.Elaborate nativity scene in shop window. Mittenwald, Germany.Display of shiny Christmas ornaments. Mittenwald, Germany.
Ledderhosen displayed in shop window. Mittenwald, Germany.Sign for brewery on back of beer truck. Mittenwald, Germany.

Ledderhosen displayed in shop window. Mittenwald, Germany.Sign for brewery on back of beer truck. Mittenwald, Germany.


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