Türkentor, Munich

Name: Türkentor
Address: Munich, Germany

#155 among attractions in Munich

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The Türkentor is a gatehouse in Munich. It is the only surviving part of the Türkenkaserne, built in 1826 for the Royal Bavarian Infantry Lifeguards Regiment. The barracks and remaining gatehouse were named after the Türkenstraße on which they were located, which was in turn named after the Türkengraben channel dug along the Kurfürstenstraße by Turkish prisoners of war during the German states' 18th century wars with the Ottoman Empire to provide a waterway as part of the North Munich Canal System linking the Munich Residenz with the Schleissheim Palace. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°8'50"N, 11°34'26"E

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Maxvorstadt (Universität)Munich Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Museum Brandhorst, Pinakothek der Moderne.

~1010 ftNW
Museum displaying major European art
Alte Pinakothek, Munich
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Germany, the Alte Pinakothek is a beacon of art historical significance and a treasure trove of European painting. This prestigious museum, which dates back to the early 19th century, houses an exceptional collection of Old Master...
~1200 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Neue Pinakothek, Munich
6 min walk • The Neue Pinakothek is a cornerstone of Munich's artistic landscape and a renowned museum that draws art enthusiasts from around the globe. Specializing in European art from the 18th to the early 20th century, this museum houses an impressive collection that offers a...
~220 ftN
Modern art from Miró to Warhol
Museum Brandhorst, Munich
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich's Kunstareal, the Museum Brandhorst stands as a beacon of modern and contemporary art. Since its inauguration in 2009, this vibrant museum has captivated art enthusiasts with its impressive collection of over 1,200 artworks.
~480 ftSW
Huge museum of 19th- and 20th-century art
Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich
3 min walk • The Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich is a beacon of contemporary art, design, architecture, and works on paper. As one of the largest museums for modern and contemporary art in Europe, it stands as a central hub for art enthusiasts and scholars alike.
~1340 ftW
Ancient Egyptian artifacts and exhibitions
Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Munich
7 min walk • The Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst is an archaeological museum in Munich. It contains the Bavarian state collection of ancient Egyptian art and displays exhibits from both the predynastic and dynastic periods. The associated small Middle East section displays objects from the areas of Assyrian and Babylonian culture.
~400 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Die Neue Sammlung, Munich
2 min walk • Die Neue Sammlung is one of the leading design museums in the world, with the largest collection of industrial and product design.
~980 ftW
Square
Bernd-Eichinger-Platz, Munich
5 min walk • Bernd-Eichinger-Platz is a square in the Munich district of Maxvorstadt. It refers to the area in front of the entrance to the University of Television and Film Munich and then to Gabelsbergerstraße.
~1350 ftSE
Leo von Klenze, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palais Ludwig Ferdinand, Munich
7 min walk • The Palais Ludwig Ferdinand is an early 19th-century palace in Munich, Germany, designed by Leo von Klenze. It is located on the Wittelsbacherplatz but forms part of an ensemble with the buildings on the west side of the Odeonsplatz.
~1620 ftSW
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.
~1340 ftNE
Street, Historicist architecture
Türkenstraße, Munich
7 min walk • The Türkenstraße is an inner city street in Munich's district Maxvorstadt. It is named after the Türkengraben to which it ran. In the list of historical monuments in Munich, more than 30 objects are listed in the Türkenstraße.
~480 ftNW
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Museum Reich der Kristalle, Munich
3 min walk • The Museum Reich der Kristalle is the publicly accessible part of the Mineralogischen Staatssammlung of Munich, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Türkentor?

Nearby attractions include Museum Brandhorst, Munich (2 min walk), Architekturgalerie München, Munich (2 min walk), Die Neue Sammlung, Munich (2 min walk), St. Markus, Munich (3 min walk).

How to get to Türkentor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Türkentor:

Bus

Maxvorstadt/Sammlung Brandhorst • Lines: 100, 68 (3 min walk)
Amalienstraße • Lines: 100, 68 (4 min walk)

Tram

Pinakotheken • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (4 min walk)
Karolinenplatz • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (6 min walk)

Metro

Odeonsplatz • Lines: U3, U4, U5, U6 (9 min walk)
Universität • Lines: U3, U6 (11 min walk)

Train

Karlsplatz (17 min walk)
Marienplatz (18 min walk)