Bavaria, Colossal bronze statue at Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany.
The Bavaria statue measures 18.52 meters in height, weighs 87.36 tons, and stands in front of the Ruhmeshalle memorial building at the edge of Theresienwiese.
King Ludwig I of Bavaria commissioned this statue in 1837 as a symbol of state power, and its construction was completed in 1850 by architect Leo von Klenze.
The female figure holds an oak wreath while wearing a bear fur and standing next to a lion, representing the strength and determination of the Bavarian state.
The statue contains an internal staircase leading to a viewing platform in the head, offering visitors panoramic views of Munich and the Oktoberfest grounds below.
This monument represents the first colossal statue made entirely of bronze since classical antiquity, marking a substantial advancement in metalworking techniques.
Location: Munich
Inception: 1850
Architects: Leo von Klenze
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: bronze
Address: Theresienhöhe 16
Opening Hours: April 01-October 15: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 09:00-18:00; 09:00-20:00 "während Oktoberfest"
GPS coordinates: 48.13069,11.54580
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
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