Sebastiansplatz

Sebastiansplatz is a square in Munich's Old Town with cobblestone paving and traditional architecture, connecting St. Jakobsplatz to Blumenstraße. The area contains multiple residential buildings with ground-floor shops and maintains the character of a classic Munich neighborhood.

The square developed around a chapel of Saint Sebastian built in 1515 and managed by the Benedictine Abbey of Ebersberg. Religious use eventually ended as the buildings were converted to secular purposes.

The square takes its name from Saint Sebastian, whose chapel once defined this location. Today the site hosts a traditional inn and residential buildings, showing how religious spaces transformed into everyday gathering places.

The square lies just a short walk from Karlsplatz station and is easily reached on foot while exploring the Old Town. The area is pedestrian-friendly with typical cobblestone streets and adjoining shops and cafes.

A chapel once stood here, and its artworks and sacred objects were later moved to the nearby Church of the Holy Spirit. This relocation reveals how Munich's religious treasures were distributed across the city and the spatial history behind the transformation.

Location: Altstadt-Lehel

Website: https://muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/baureferat/oeffentlicher-raum/platzgestaltung/sebastiansplatz.html

GPS coordinates: 48.13456,11.57375

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04