Odeonsplatz

Famous square with historical buildings
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In the old town of Munich is the Odeonsplatz, popular with locals and visitors alike. This attractive square was designed in 1827 by architect Leo von Klenze at the southern end of Munich's boulevard Ludwigstraße. King Ludwig I was his client. A large equestrian statue was erected on Odeonsplatz in his honour. Today, the square is one of the city's visitor magnets.

How the square got its name

The Odeonsplatz presents itself with its lively hustle and bustle and Italian ambience in the old town of Munich. The name of the square goes back to the Odeon. This was a large concert hall that was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War.

The Odeon was rebuilt and now houses the Ministry of the Interior. To this day, the square and Ludwigstrasse traditionally host large parades, demonstrations as well as cultural events. The parade of the Trachten and Schützenvereine (traditional costume and rifle clubs) passes through the Odeonsplatz every year as part of the Oktoberfest and attracts countless onlookers.

Historic buildings give Odeonsplatz a special attraction

The Odeonsplatz is part of Munich's pedestrian zone and impresses with historical buildings and interesting sights. The "Feldherrnhalle" was commissioned by King Ludwig I and built by Friedrich von Gärtner as a monument to the Bavarian army. The "Residenz" is also worth seeing. The spacious palace is one of the largest European city palaces and houses, among other things, the Residence Museum, the Treasury and concert halls for events.

The "Residenz" also includes the Hofgarten. The baroque park impresses among other things with the Diana Temple (dodecagonal pavilion) from the time of the Renaissance. You can enjoy an enchanting view of the surroundings during a break from the Italian Café Tambosi.

Another impressive building on the Odeonsplatz is the "Theatinerkirche". It was commissioned in 1662 by Adelheid von Savoygen. With it she thanked for the birth of her son, the crown prince Max Emanuel. The church in the Italian late baroque was consecrated in 1675.

If you visit Munich, you should not miss the Odeonsplatz. It is always filled with life and is particularly distinguished by its unmistakable charm.