Monument546321da…f228Place of Remembrance

Agnes Bernauer und Herzog Albrecht III.

A Monument to Forbidden Love

Counts toward these achievements:

München: First Steps10 pts

München: Explorer25 pts

München: Insider50 pts

Unveiled on September 14, 2013, the monument 'Agnes Bernauer and Duke Albrecht III' commemorates the tragic romance between Duke Albrecht III and the bathkeeper's daughter Agnes Bernauer. Created by artist Joseph Michael Neustifter, the piece reflects on their secret marriage and Agnes's tragic fate in 1435. An inscription recounts their shared happiness and her untimely demise.

Quick Facts

Founded: September 14, 2013
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

Standing here, you're at a monument that commemorates one of Bavaria's most tragic love stories. Duke Albrecht III and the bathkeeper's daughter Agnes Bernauer shared a love that was not accepted in their time. Artist Joseph Michael Neustifter crafted this tribute to their secret marriage and Agnes's tragic fate in 1435. The inscription speaks of their shared happiness and her untimely demise. This monument, dedicated in 2013, stands as a testament to their love. Just 76 meters to the south lies the historic Schloss Blutenburg.