Siegestor

The Siegestor is a neoclassical triumphal arch in Munich standing 24 meters tall with three arches forming its base. A quadriga topped with four lions crowns the summit, representing Bavarian power and heraldry.

King Ludwig I commissioned architect Friedrich von Gärtner to design the monument, completed in 1852. The structure suffered heavy damage during World War II and underwent partial reconstruction afterward.

The inscription on the south face calls for peace after war's destruction, a message visitors read directly on the stone. This reminder shapes how people experience the monument and its role in Munich's collective memory.

The arch stands at the intersection of Ludwigstrasse and Leopoldstrasse, marking the boundary between the Maxvorstadt and Schwabing districts. Visitors can approach from multiple directions and explore the surroundings on foot.

The quadriga atop the monument weighs 20 tons and features four lions instead of traditional horses. This choice references the heraldic emblem of Bavaria's Wittelsbach dynasty and sets it apart from classical Roman models.

Location: Munich

Architects: Friedrich von Gärtner

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Height: 24 m

Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

Address: Leopoldstraße 2

Website: https://muenchen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/siegestor

GPS coordinates: 48.15235,11.58214

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:50