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Karlsplatz (Stachus)

Munich Karlsplatz is an underground S-Bahn and U-Bahn station below the in central . It is one of the busiest stations in Munich, as it is located at the western end of Munich's .
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  • Type: Railway station
  • Also known as: “München Karlsplatz” and “Stachus”
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Karlstor and Gloria Palast.

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in is a medieval , which served as a defensive fortification and a checkpoint. It is located at the western end of Neuhauser Straße, a portion of Munich's down-town pedestrian zone, which was part of the salt road and the east–west thoroughfare of the historic old town.

Movie theater
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is a movie theater.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Altstadt and Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt.

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meaning "old city" is the very heart of Munich. Three gates are all that remain of the medieval defensive walls, but within is a well-preserved district with many of Munich's iconic sights: twin-towered Frauenkirche, New City Hall with clockwork figures dancing to the chimes of its Glockenspiel, and Hofbräuhaus that temple to drinking and gorging.

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is the district of immediately south and west of , which is the historic centre. It's where most visitors arrive, as it's the transport hub, with trains from all parts of Germany, S-Bahn commuter lines from the airport and elsewhere in the city, and the central bus station.

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is the arts and university district of , just north of Altstadt the historic city centre.

Karlsplatz (Stachus)

Latitude
48.13949° or 48° 8′ 22″ north
Longitude
11.56562° or 11° 33′ 56″ east
Operator
DB Netz AG
Open location code
8FWH4HQ8+Q6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2473297785
Open­Street­Map feature
public_transport=­station
Open­Street­Map feature
railway=­station
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
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