Maxvorstadt, Munich

Name: Maxvorstadt
Address: Munich, Germany

#265 among attractions in Munich

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Maxvorstadt is a central borough of Munich, Bavaria, Germany and forms the Stadtbezirk 3 Maxvorstadt. Since 1992, this borough comprises the former boroughs 5, 6 and 7. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.66 mi²Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 48°9'0"N, 11°34'10"E

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Maxvorstadt (Königsplatz)Munich Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Glyptothek, Museum Brandhorst.

~640 ftS
Museum displaying major European art
Alte Pinakothek, Munich
4 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...
~390 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Neue Pinakothek, Munich
2 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...
~1430 ftSW
Museum of Greek and Roman sculpture
Glyptothek, Munich
7 min walk • The Glyptothek in Munich, Germany, is a temple to the art of sculpture, where ancient beauty meets neoclassical architecture. Situated in the heart of the city's Kunstareal, the museum district, this institution is dedicated to the preservation and display of Greek...
~1360 ftSE
Modern art from Miró to Warhol
Museum Brandhorst, Munich
7 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.
~1700 ftSE
Huge museum of 19th- and 20th-century art
Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich
9 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.
~1680 ftSW
Regal square and classical-style buildings
Königsplatz, Munich
9 min walk • Königsplatz is a square in Munich, Germany. Built in the style of European Neoclassicism in the 19th century, it displays the Propyläen Gate and, facing each other, the Glyptothek and the Staatliche Antikensammlungen.
~1130 ftS
Ancient Egyptian artifacts and exhibitions
Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Munich
6 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.
~1890 ftSW
Leo von Klenze, Greek Revival architecture, Arch
Propyläen, Munich
10 min walk • The Propylaea is a city gate in Munich at the west side of Königsplatz.
~1320 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Die Neue Sammlung, Munich
7 min walk • Die Neue Sammlung is one of the leading design museums in the world, with the largest collection of industrial and product design.
~1360 ftN
Cemetery
Alter Nordfriedhof, Munich
7 min walk • The Alter Nordfriedhof is a former cemetery located in the Arcisstrasse in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is not to be confused with the Nordfriedhof in Munich, which was set up only a short time later in Schwabing.
0.4 miS
Museum, Nazi architecture, Specialty museum
Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Munich
10 min walk • The Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke is located in the central Maxvorstadt district in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is situated, with a number of other cultural institutions, within the Münchner Haus der Kulturinstitute in Katharina-von-Bora-Straße, near the Königsplatz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maxvorstadt?

Nearby attractions include TU München, Munich (2 min walk), Neue Pinakothek, Munich (2 min walk), Alte Pinakothek, Munich (4 min walk), Kunstareal, Munich (4 min walk).

How to get to Maxvorstadt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maxvorstadt:

Bus

Pinakotheken • Lines: 100, 68 (3 min walk)
Arcisstraße • Lines: 153, 154 (4 min walk)

Tram

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

Metro

Theresienstraße • Lines: U2, U8 (7 min walk)
Josephsplatz • Lines: U2, U8 (11 min walk)

Train

Hauptbahnhof (19 min walk)
Karlsplatz (20 min walk)