Pini Haus, Architectural structure at Schützenstrasse 1 near Stachus, Munich, Germany
Pini Haus is a seven-story building on a triangular plot with a rounded corner where Schützenstrasse and Bayerstrasse meet. The masonry structure with wooden beam ceilings sits prominently near Stachus in the city center.
Architect Joseph von Schmaedel designed this building, which was completed in 1877 and later underwent major renovations in 1907 and after a fire around 2000. These renovations preserved the structure and enabled its continued use.
During World War II, the building housed the Imperial Cinema, which operated 24 hours a day as Munich's largest cinema for soldiers. This intensive use shaped how the city experienced the location during that period.
The building sits on busy Schützenstrasse near Stachus square, close to the main train station. A hotel and restaurant occupy the ground level, making them accessible for visitors to explore.
Illuminated advertisements cover the building's facade, drawing comparisons to New York's Times Square. This bright display made the building a recognizable landmark in the night cityscape.
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