Sendlinger Tor, Munich

Name: Sendlinger Tor
Address: Sendlinger Tor, Munich, Germany

#89 among attractions in Munich

City gate, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Sendlinger Tor is a city gate at the southern extremity of the historic old town area of Munich. It served as a fortification for defence and is one of Munich's three remaining gothic town gates. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°8'1"N, 11°34'7"E

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Sendlinger TorAltstadt - Lehel (Altstadt)Munich Germany

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Day trips

Sendlinger Tor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sendlinger Straße, Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum, Asam Church, Jewish Museum Munich.

~550 ftN
Shopping, Baroque architecture, Shopping district
Sendlinger Straße, Munich
3 min walk • Sendlinger Straße is a bustling shopping district in the heart of Munich, Germany, known for its diverse range of retail stores, artisan boutiques, and historical charm. This pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare offers a blend of traditional and modern shopping...
~1910 ftN
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum, Munich
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Germany, the Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum offers a unique glimpse into the historical and cultural significance of hunting and fishing within the Germanic regions. This specialized museum is housed in a former Augustinian church...
~670 ftN
1700s church with flamboyant decoration
Asam Church, Munich
4 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Munich, the Asam Church, officially known as St. Johann Nepomuk Church, is a baroque architectural gem that captivates visitors with its intricate design and rich history. This stunning church, completed in 1746, was built by the Asam...
~950 ftE
State-of-the-art Jewish history museum
Jewish Museum Munich, Munich
5 min walk • The Jewish Museum Munich, provides an overview of Munich’s Jewish history and is part of the city's new Jewish Center located at Sankt-Jakobs-Platz in Munich, Germany.
~1750 ftNE
Tower
Kaufingertor, Munich
9 min walk • The Kaufingertor was one of the five city gates built around at the end of the 12th century, as the first city walls of medieval Munich.
~880 ftNE
Synagogue
Ohel Jakob synagogue, Munich
5 min walk • Ohel Jakob is a synagogue in Munich, Germany. It was built between 2004 and 2006 as the new main synagogue for the Jewish community in Munich and is located at the Sankt-Jakobs-Platz.
~1870 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historicist architecture
Kaufingerstraße, Munich
10 min walk • The Kaufingerstraße is one of the oldest streets in Munich and, together with the Neuhauser Straße, one of the most important shopping streets in Munich.
~1290 ftNE
Museum charting city's history and culture
Münchner Stadtmuseum, Munich
7 min walk • The Munich Stadtmuseum or Munich City Museum, is the city museum of Munich. It was founded in 1888 by Ernst von Destouches. It is located in the former municipal arsenal and stables, both buildings of the late Gothic period.
~1150 ftNE
Museum
Filmmuseum München, Munich
6 min walk • The Munich Film Archive, in the Munich Stadtmuseum, is one of eight film museums in Germany. It has no showrooms and is limited to screening the films in a single cinema with 165 seats, as well as collecting, archiving, and restoring film copies.
~1230 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, Munich
6 min walk • The Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art is an art museum in Munich's old town, Germany.
~1920 ftSE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, Munich
10 min walk • The Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, commonly called the Gärtnerplatztheater, is an opera house and opera company in Munich. Designed by Michael Reiffenstuel, it opened on 4 November 1865 as the city's second major theatre after the National Theatre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sendlinger Tor?

Nearby attractions include Asam Church, Munich (4 min walk), Münchner Marionettentheater, Munich (4 min walk), Old Technical Town Hall, Munich (4 min walk), Church of the Holy Cross, Munich (5 min walk).

How to get to Sendlinger Tor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sendlinger Tor:

Metro

Sendlinger Tor • Lines: U1, U2, U3, U6, U7, U8 (2 min walk)
Fraunhoferstraße • Lines: U1, U2, U7, U8 (10 min walk)

Bus

Sendlinger Tor • Lines: 52, 62, N40, N41, N45 (3 min walk)
Sankt-Jakobs-Platz • Lines: 52, 62 (6 min walk)

Tram

Sendlinger Tor • Lines: 16, 17, 18, 27, 28, N17, N27 (4 min walk)
Müllerstraße • Lines: 16, 18, N17, N27 (6 min walk)

Train

Marienplatz (11 min walk)
Karlsplatz (12 min walk)