Neptunbrunnen, Munich

Name: Neptunbrunnen
Address: Elisenstraße 1, Munich, Germany

#137 among attractions in Munich

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Neptunbrunnen is a fountain located in the Alter Botanischer Garten of Munich, Germany. It was sculpted in 1937 at the behest of the National Socialist government by Josef Wackerle. A muscular statue of neptune stands in the middle of the fountain, holding a trident on his shoulder, above a fish-tailed horse rising from the water. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1937 (87 years ago)Coordinates: 48°8'29"N, 11°33'55"E

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Elisenstraße 1Maxvorstadt (Königsplatz)Munich Germany

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Day trips

Neptunbrunnen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karlsplatz, Karlstor, Staatliche Antikensammlungen, St. Michael.

~460 ftS
Historical square with a fountain
Karlsplatz, Munich
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~930 ftSE
Gothic architecture, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Karlstor, Munich
5 min walk • Karlstor, a historical gateway to the heart of Munich, stands as a testament to the city's medieval past. This landmark is one of the three remaining gates from the original medieval fortifications that once encircled Munich, the other two being Sendlinger Tor...
~1420 ftN
Large neoclassical antiquities museum
Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Munich
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~1540 ftSE
Massive church with barrel-vaulted rood
St. Michael, Munich
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~1130 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
Bürgersaalkirche, Munich
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~290 ftNW
Park, Botanical garden
Alter Botanischer Garten, Munich
2 min walk • Old Botanical garden is located in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historicist architecture
Kaufingerstraße, Munich
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~860 ftS
Cinema, Nightlife
Mathäser Filmpalast, Munich
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~1290 ftN
Museum, Nazi architecture, Specialty museum
Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Munich
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~1610 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Ns Dokumentationszentrum, Munich
8 min walk • The NS-Dokumentationszentrum is a museum in the Maxvorstadt area of Munich, Germany, which focuses on the history and consequences of the Nazi regime and the role of Munich as Hauptstadt der Bewegung.
~1200 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München, Munich
6 min walk • The Staatliche Graphische Sammlung in Munich, Germany, is a large collection of drawings, prints and engravings. It contains 400,000 sheets starting from the 15th century from various artists around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Neptunbrunnen?

Nearby attractions include Kunstpavillon, Munich (1 min walk), Alter Botanischer Garten, Munich (2 min walk), Justizpalast, Munich (2 min walk), Karlsplatz, Munich (3 min walk).

How to get to Neptunbrunnen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Neptunbrunnen:

Metro

Karlsplatz • Lines: U4, U5 (3 min walk)
Main train station • Lines: U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, U8 (7 min walk)

Train

Karlsplatz (4 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof (7 min walk)

Tram

Ottostraße • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (4 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, N17, N19, N20, N27 (4 min walk)

Bus

Elisenstraße • Lines: 100, 58 (5 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof Nord • Lines: 100, 58, 68 (7 min walk)