Munich Berliner Bär Memorial, Bronze sculpture on federal motorway A9 in Munich, Germany.
The Berliner Bär Memorial stands in the central reservation of the A9 motorway, featuring a bronze bear design at coordinates 48.2038079, 11.6206103.
Artist Renée Sintenis created this memorial sculpture, which opened on June 6, 1962, marking the exact point where the distance to Berlin reaches 500 kilometers.
The bronze bear representation connects the cities of Munich and Berlin through its artistic symbolism, reflecting post-war connections between German metropolitan centers.
The memorial location on the central reservation of a major highway makes it visible primarily to motorists traveling along the A9 federal motorway.
This roadside sculpture marks the mathematical midpoint between Munich and Berlin, combining geographical precision with artistic expression in public infrastructure.
Location: Munich
Inception: 1962
Creator: Renée Sintenis
Official opening: June 6, 1962
Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.20381,11.62061
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:07
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