MonumentArchitectural Heritage Monument5f8eaece…8b72Place of Remembrance
Fraunhofer
Tribute to Optician Joseph von Fraunhofer
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München: First Steps10 pts
München: Explorer25 pts
München: Insider50 pts
Munich's Fraunhofer Monument commemorates the German optician Joseph von Fraunhofer, who lived from 1787 to 1826. Commissioned by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, it was designed by sculptor Johann Halbig in 1865 in a classical style. The monument is part of the Deroy Memorial and is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria.
Quick Facts
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Location
Nearby
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