Oberammergau, Gemany
Just 62 miles to the south of Munich is the village of Oberammergau, set in the lush meadows and foothills of the Bavarian Alps. The village has grown up alongside the River Ammer and today is home to some 5,300 inhabitants.
The Passion Play Theater is an open air theater and can seat an audience of 4,700.
The Passion Play: 2,000 villagers will bring the story of Jesus of Nazareth to life for audiences that flock in from around the world. Using the impressive open-air stage, the play lasts five hours. Rehearsals last ten months. There are 102 performances between May and October. In the 40th season, 520,000 spectators attended.
Read MoreThe Passion Play Theater is an open air theater and can seat an audience of 4,700.
The Passion Play: 2,000 villagers will bring the story of Jesus of Nazareth to life for audiences that flock in from around the world. Using the impressive open-air stage, the play lasts five hours. Rehearsals last ten months. There are 102 performances between May and October. In the 40th season, 520,000 spectators attended.