MonumentArchitectural Heritage Monument07e9bbf9…847bPlace of Remembrance
Maximilian, Kurfürst von Bayern
Classical Monument by Bertel Thorvaldsen
Counts toward these achievements:
München: First Steps10 pts
München: Explorer25 pts
München: Insider50 pts
The equestrian statue of Elector Maximilian I of Bavaria, located at Wittelsbacherplatz in Munich, was created in 1839 by renowned sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. As an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria, it commemorates the region's first elector. This statue is a notable example of classicism, attracting both tourists and locals alike.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1839
- Architect
- Bertel Thorvaldsen
- 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
Wittelsbacherplatz
9 m away
Palais Arco-Zinneberg
44 m away
Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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Palais Ludwig Ferdinand
63 m away
Palais Leuchtenberg
118 m away
Odeonsplatz (Nordwest 2)
65 m away
Palais Moy
114 m away
Odeonsplatz (Nordwest 1)
145 m away