Maximilianstraße

Maximilianstraße runs from Max-Joseph-Platz to the Maximilianeum as a wide avenue lined with neo-Gothic buildings, designer stores, and government structures. Its 23-meter width provides spacious sidewalks that run past impressive historic facades on both sides.

King Maximilian II of Bavaria commissioned architect Friedrich Bürklein in 1854 to design this grand avenue combining Gothic Revival and Renaissance elements. The project emerged as part of Munich's ambitious effort to establish itself as a modern cultural center.

The street houses the Schauspielhaus theater, the Museum Five Continents, and several art galleries that shape the city's cultural life. Visitors find places where theater and art influence how the city feels today.

Public transportation connections make the street easy to reach from other parts of the city. Wide sidewalks provide comfortable walking space, and you will find many spots to pause and look around.

The street attracts luxury fashion brands that operate inside the historic neo-Gothic buildings, creating an unusual blend of contemporary shopping and historical architecture. This side-by-side contrast of old and new shapes how people experience the avenue today.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1854

Architects: Friedrich Bürklein

Architectural style: Maximilianstil, Gothic Revival, Renaissance architecture

Width: 23 m

Website: http://muenchen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/orte/153202.html

GPS coordinates: 48.13810,11.58580

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03