Mae West, Munich

Name: Mae West
Address: Munich, Germany

#116 among attractions in Munich

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Mae West is a sculpture in Munich-Bogenhausen designed by Rita McBride. Named after the actress, the plastic artwork is a 52 meter high hyperboloid of one sheet built from carbon fiber reinforced polymer. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°9'9"N, 11°36'52"E

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Bogenhausen (Altbogenhausen)Munich Germany

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Mae West – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Englischer Garten, Feilitzschstraße, Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Friedensengel.

1 miW
Huge urban park with a beer garden
Englischer Garten, Munich
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, the Englischer Garten is an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. This sprawling park, known for its vast green spaces and serene waterways, is one of the largest urban public parks in the world.
1.3 miNW
Street, Shopping, Baroque architecture
Feilitzschstraße, Munich
34 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Munich, Germany, Feilitzschstraße emerges as a vibrant shopping district that caters to a diverse array of tastes and preferences. This street, characterized by its charming architecture and cobblestone pathways, is a treasure trove...
1.2 miSW
National museum with huge collections
Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich
32 min walk • The Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, or Bavarian National Museum, is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Munich, Germany. As one of Europe’s most significant museums of decorative arts, it boasts an impressive collection that spans from the early Middle Ages to the...
1.1 miSW
Iconic golden angel in lush surrounds
Friedensengel, Munich
29 min walk • Standing majestically over the city of Munich, the Friedensengel, or Angel of Peace, is a historical landmark that embodies the city's rich heritage and the universal aspiration for tranquility. This splendid monument is situated in the grand Maximilian Park and offers...
1.5 miNW
Church
Erlöserkirche, Munich
38 min walk • The Erlöserkirche is the oldest Lutheran church in Schwabing, part of Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The full name is Evangelisch-Lutherische Erlöserkirche.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Archäologische Staatssammlung, Munich
31 min walk • The Bavarian State Archaeological Collection in Munich is the central museum of prehistory of the State of Bavaria, considered to be one of the most important archaeological collections and cultural history museums in Germany.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Schackgalerie, Munich
34 min walk • The Schackgalerie is a museum in Munich. It is one of the noted galleries in this city. The museum is under supervision of the Bavarian State Picture Collection.
1.1 miSW
The villa and artwork of Franz von Stuck
Museum Villa Stuck, Munich
28 min walk • The Villa Stuck, built in 1898 and established as a museum in 1992 and located in the Munich quarter of Bogenhausen, is a museum and historic house devoted to the life and work of the painter Franz Stuck.
1.4 miSW
Neo-renaissance architecture
Maximilianeum, Munich
37 min walk • The Maximilianeum, a palatial building in Munich, was built as the home of a gifted students' foundation but since 1949 has housed the Bavarian State Parliament.
1.5 miSW
Square, Historicist architecture
St.-Anna-Platz, Munich
38 min walk • The St. Anna Platz is a square in Munich. It is registered as a listed ensemble in the Bayerische Denkmalliste.
1.5 miSW
Church
St. Anna Platz, Munich
39 min walk • St. Anna im Lehel is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Lehel district of Munich. Founded in 1808, it is staffed by Franciscans from the adjacent abbey of St. Anna. The historic parish church was constructed between 1887 and 1892 in Romanesque Revival by Gabriel von Seidl.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mae West?

Nearby attractions include Arabellapark, Munich (7 min walk), Hypo-Haus, Munich (8 min walk), Bogenhausen, Munich (9 min walk), Isarring, Munich (21 min walk).

How to get to Mae West by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mae West:

Bus

Effnerplatz • Lines: 154, 59, N72 (1 min walk)
Arabellastraße • Lines: 150, 154, 187, N72 (4 min walk)

Tram

Effnerplatz • Lines: 16, 37, N17 (2 min walk)
Arabellastraße • Lines: 16, 37 (6 min walk)

Metro

Richard-Strauss-Straße • Lines: U4 (8 min walk)
Arabellapark • Lines: U4 (10 min walk)

Train

Dietlindenstraße (38 min walk)