St Boniface's Abbey, Munich

Name: St Boniface's Abbey
Address: Karlstraße 34, Munich, 80333, Germany

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St. Boniface's Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It was founded in 1835 by King Ludwig I of Bavaria, as a part of his efforts to reanimate the country's spiritual life by the restoration of the monasteries destroyed during the secularisation of the early 19th century. ()

Local name: Abtei St. Bonifaz Completed: 1835 (189 years ago)Architectural style: Modern, Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 48°8'42"N, 11°33'53"E

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Karlstraße 34Maxvorstadt (Königsplatz)Munich 80333 Germany

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St Boniface's Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karlsplatz, Glyptothek, Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Königsplatz.

~1750 ftS
Historical square with a fountain
Karlsplatz, Munich
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Karlsplatz is a bustling shopping district that offers an unparalleled retail experience for locals and tourists alike. Known colloquially as Stachus, this vibrant area is a hub of activity, where the charm of old Munich meets the modern...
~760 ftNE
Museum of Greek and Roman sculpture
Glyptothek, Munich
4 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...
~120 ftNE
Large neoclassical antiquities museum
Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Munich
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, the Staatliche Antikensammlungen is a museum that beckons those with a passion for ancient art and artifacts. This esteemed institution is dedicated to the preservation and display of classical antiquities, offering a journey through...
~510 ftN
Regal square and classical-style buildings
Königsplatz, Munich
3 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.
~1160 ftNE
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.
~1560 ftNW
Square, Historicist architecture
Stiglmaierplatz, Munich
8 min walk • Stiglmaierplatz is a square in the Munich district of Maxvorstadt. It was named in 1845 after the artist Johann Baptist Stiglmaier and was previously the Kronprinzenplatz and since 1826 it was known as the Ludwigplatz.
~1140 ftS
Park, Botanical garden
Alter Botanischer Garten, Munich
6 min walk • Old Botanical garden is located in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
~450 ftN
Leo von Klenze, Greek Revival architecture, Arch
Propyläen, Munich
3 min walk • The Propylaea is a city gate in Munich at the west side of Königsplatz.
0.4 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Mathäser Filmpalast, Munich
11 min walk • The Mathäser is a location in Munich. It had a variety of buildings and uses over the centuries but was especially known for its beer. It now houses a large cinema.
~490 ftE
Museum, Nazi architecture, Specialty museum
Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Munich
3 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.
~1320 ftS
Fountain
Neptunbrunnen, Munich
7 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Boniface's Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Munich (1 min walk), Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München, Munich (3 min walk), Propyläen, Munich (3 min walk), Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Munich (3 min walk).

How to get to St Boniface's Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Boniface's Abbey:

Metro

Königsplatz • Lines: U2, U8 (2 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: U4, U5 (9 min walk)

Bus

Königsplatz • Lines: 100, 58, 68 (3 min walk)
Karlstraße • Lines: 100, 68 (6 min walk)

Tram

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

Train

Hauptbahnhof (9 min walk)
Karlsplatz (10 min walk)