Neumünster, Würzburg

The first church on the site was probably built during the tenure of Meningoz of Würzburg to commemorate the place where the so-called Franconian Apostles, Kilian, Colman, and Totnan, were martyred.

The Neumünster was once again renovated from 2009 to 2011, some baroque elements were restored and art by modern artists including Michael Triegel and Hann Trier was installed.

It is probable that the legendary minstrel singer Walther von der Vogelweide was buried here, today, there is a monument dedicated to him in the garden.

The monument features circular divots for birdfeed and water, so that birds can feed at Walther's grave.

Some of the arcades feature Romanesque carvings, the reliefs of Christ in Majesty and St. Kilian are thought to be some of the earliest examples of sculpture in Würzburg.

Neumünster Collegiate church, Würzburg, west façade in Baroque style
The monument to Walther von der Vogelweide and arcades at the Lusam Garden