Städtisches Luisengymnasium München, Historic gymnasium in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Germany.
The Städtisches Luisengymnasium München stands as an architectural heritage monument featuring historic facade elements that reflect the educational building traditions of 19th century Bavaria.
Founded in 1822 as Munich's oldest municipal gymnasium, the school was originally established for the education of daughters from higher social classes during the early Bavarian Kingdom period.
Named after Princess Ludovika Wilhelmine of Bavaria who became Duchess Luise, the institution participates in the 'School without Racism - School with Courage' network promoting diversity and tolerance.
Located at Luisenstraße 7 in Maxvorstadt district, the school operates as an all-day gymnasium with limited wheelchair accessibility and serves approximately 841 students with 84 teaching staff members.
The school was founded by Simon Spitzweg, father of the famous painter Carl Spitzweg, and employed Marie Zehetmaier as one of the first women to teach physics and mathematics in 1905.
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