Türkentor

Türkentor is a stone gate with classical features in Munich's old district, holding a large red granite sculpture within its structure. The art installation sits integrated into the solid stone blocks of the gate itself.

The gate is the only surviving piece of the Türkenkaserne barracks, built between 1823 and 1826 for the Royal Bavarian Army. It remains from an era when Munich was expanding its military structures.

The gate takes its name from the barracks it once guarded and now serves as a meeting point between two different eras. Visitors sense how the old stone structure frames new artistic expression.

The monument sits near several tram and bus connections, making it easy to include in a walking tour of the area. The site feels most welcoming during daylight hours when natural light plays across the stone and sculpture.

The red granite sphere weighs approximately 25 tons and comes from American artist Walter De Maria, who created it specifically for this location. This work turns the spot into an unexpected meeting between military history and contemporary art.

Location: Maxvorstadt

Part of: Türkenkaserne, Bavarian State Painting Collections

Website: http://pinakothek.de/bayerische-staatsgemaeldesammlungen/museen-und-einrichtungen/tuerkentor

GPS coordinates: 48.14720,11.57360

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01