Large Red Sphere, Granite sculpture at Türkentor, Munich, Germany.
The Large Red Sphere, measuring 260 centimeters in diameter and weighing 25 tons, stands on a three-tiered pedestal within the Türkentor building.
The Türkentor, constructed in 1826 as part of Prince Arnulf Barracks, remained the sole surviving structure after the complex demolition in the 1970s.
Walter De Maria created this polished red granite sphere in 2002, joining his series of monumental stone installations placed in various international locations.
The sculpture receives natural illumination through glass roofing, with access available via tram line 27 to Pinakotheken or U-Bahn stations at Odeonsplatz.
The installation process required the sphere to be lowered through the building's roof due to its substantial size and precise placement requirements.
Location: Munich
Inception: 2002
Creator: Walter De Maria
Diameter: 260 cm
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 48.14720,11.57380
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:38
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