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Karolinenplatz
Memorial for the Fallen of 1812
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The obelisk at Karolinenplatz in Munich was erected in 1833, designed by Leo von Klenze. It commemorates the 30,000 Bavarian soldiers who perished in Napoleon's Russian campaign of 1812. This bronze monument is part of Bavaria's architectural heritage.
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The obelisk stands at 29 meters tall.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- October 18, 1833
- Architect
- Leo von Klenze
- Height
- 29 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
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Location
Nearby
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100 m away
NS-Dokumentationszentrum München
131 m away
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93 m away
Palais Freyberg
76 m away
Bayerische KulturLandStiftung
77 m away
Palais Schrenck-Notzing
100 m away
Museum für Abgüsse klassischer Bildwerke
180 m away
Amerikahaus-Bibliothek
84 m away
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