Maximiliansplatz

Maximiliansplatz is a square in , , which is located on Maximiliansplatz. Maximiliansplatz is situated nearby to the fountain , as well as near .
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  • Type: Square
  • Description: public square in Munich, Germany
  • Address: Maximiliansplatz, München, 80333

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Munich Frauenkirche and Nornenbrunnen.

Church
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The Frauenkirche is a church in , , Germany, that serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising and seat of its Archbishop. is situated 430 metres southeast of Maximiliansplatz.

Fountain
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The is a fountain in the center of Munich, Germany. It was built in 1907 based on a design by Hubert Netzer in Art Nouveau style. The fountain is constructed of Kirchheim limestone and depicts the Norns, the three Germanic goddesses of destiny: Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld, who lean against a large water bowl.

Museum
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The is an art museum located in the Kunstareal area in , Germany. It is one of the oldest galleries in the world and houses a significant collection of Old Master paintings. is situated 690 metres north of Maximiliansplatz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Altstadt and Maxvorstadt.

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

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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.

Maximiliansplatz

Latitude
48.14211° or 48° 8′ 32″ north
Longitude
11.57128° or 11° 34′ 17″ east
Open location code
8FWH4HRC+RG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 144135886
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q14912918
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In Other Languages

From German to Slovenian—“Maximiliansplatz” goes by many names.

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Karl-Amadeus-Hartmann-Brunnen and Grottenbrunnen.

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