Karl-Preis-Platz

Can you hear the gentle sound of water? That's coming from the Melusinen-Brunnen, just a short walk northeast from where you're standing. This fountain tells the tale of Melusine, a mysterious water fairy who once enchanted this area. Take a look around; the buildings here have witnessed so much since the square was founded in 1929. Behind you is one of the public buildings that frame the square. Close your eyes for a moment, and you might just feel the echoes of conversations and the hustle of people who've walked these paths for decades. A little further northwest, beyond the modern skyline, you'll find the Bavarian Public Observatory, a place to gaze at the stars. This square truly is a crossroads where history meets the present.