Maxmonument

Maxmonument is a bronze and granite monument in Lehel that depicts King Maximilian II elevated above the composition. Four allegorical figures sit at the base, each representing different aspects of the king's reign and legacy.

Sculptor Kaspar von Zumbusch created this work, which was unveiled in 1875 to commemorate King Maximilian II. The monument was erected to honor the king's contributions to Bavaria's modernization and cultural advancement.

The monument sits along Maximilianstrasse and marks a gathering place where locals and visitors pass through the city. Its neoclassical forms and central figures make it an identifiable landmark where the history of the Bavarian kingdom becomes visible.

Reach the monument via the Lehel U-Bahn station or local bus lines that stop nearby. The site is freely accessible on foot and features benches around the area where visitors can sit and observe the monument.

The monument combines bronze with Meissner granite from Saxony, a rare choice that gives it exceptional durability. This granite base sets it apart from other bronze monuments throughout the city.

Location: Munich

Creator: Kaspar von Zumbusch

Official opening: October 12, 1875

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze, meißnergraniet

Address: Maximilianstraße,Maximilianstraße 40

GPS coordinates: 48.13757,11.58806

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48