Odeonsplatz

Odeonsplatz

Odeonsplatz is located in central Munich and is a large, beautiful square named after the former Odeon concert hall that once stood here. The concert hall was built between 1826 and 1828 but suffered severe damage during an air raid in 1944. It was later repurposed as a government office building.

There are many notable buildings on Odeonsplatz, such as the Feldherrnhalle (Field Marshals' Hall) designed by Leo von Klenze, the entrance gate to the royal palace gardens at the end of Brienner Straße, the “Bazaar Building” in the palace gardens, the Odeon concert hall (built between 1826 and 1828, now serving as the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior), and the Palais Leuchtenberg. Both the Odeon and the Palais Leuchtenberg were modeled after Rome’s Palazzo Farnese. The Hofgarten (Court Garden) lies to the east of Odeonsplatz and was built between 1613 and 1617. It originally featured a Renaissance style, which was later transformed into the Italian style. The Theatine Church, located on the west side of Odeonsplatz, is a highly popular example of Italian Baroque architecture. Additionally, the square is home to the equestrian statue of King Ludwig I, sculpted in 1862.

Odeonsplatz

Must-visit reason: One of Munich’s most famous squares

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]