Brienner Straße

Brienner Straße

The name of Brienner Straße originates from the Battle of Brienne and is one of Munich’s four royal avenues. Designed by Karl von Fischer and built in 1812, the avenue is home to numerous galleries and museums, making it an art boulevard that is extremely popular among tourists.

Starting from the Odeonsplatz at the northern edge of the old town near the royal palace in the east, Brienner Straße runs westward, passing through Karolinenplatz with its obelisk, and finally reaches the magnificent Königsplatz. There, you’ll find the Greek Doric-style Propylaea, the Ionic-style Glyptothek ancient sculpture gallery, and the Corinthian-style State Museum of Classical Antiquities, behind which stands the St. Boniface Abbey. The area around Königsplatz is densely packed with art galleries and museums, collectively known as the Kunstareal (Art District), including the Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne, and Lenbachhaus. Brienner Straße is the perfect street to explore Munich’s finest exhibition halls, museums, and sculpture collections, allowing visitors to enjoy their favorite artworks along the way.

Most of the buildings on both sides of Brienner Straße are strictly designed in the neoclassical style, exuding a strong classical charm. With their long history and timeless elegance, they are truly breathtaking.

Brienner Straße (Munich)

Must-visit reason: One of Munich’s most renowned royal avenues

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Bavaria [Bavaria]

City where the attraction is located: Munich [Munich]