Rechts der Isar Hospital, University hospital in Haidhausen, Munich, Germany
Rechts der Isar Hospital is a university medical center in the Haidhausen district of Munich serving as a teaching facility for the Technical University Munich. The complex houses many specialized departments and treatment centers with hundreds of patient beds and contemporary medical technology.
Founded in 1834, the hospital developed over decades into a leading medical center in the region. It gained international attention following a major aviation disaster in 1958 when it treated numerous survivors, including members of a professional football team.
The buildings reflect different architectural periods that show how medicine has changed over nearly two centuries. Visitors can see older structures standing beside modern ones, creating a visible timeline of the place's past in the city.
The site is organized into different sections, so it helps to orient yourself when arriving or ask for directions. The Haidhausen district is well connected by public transport and offers good walking paths around the complex.
In 2008, surgeons performed a groundbreaking operation here transplanting both arms above the elbows for a patient. This surgical first drew attention from the medical world and showed the capabilities of the institution.
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