Alte Börse München, Architectural heritage monument in Maxvorstadt, Germany.
Alte Börse München is a four-story neobaroque block at Lenbachplatz 2/2a, built 1896–1898 by Albert Schmidt for Deutsche Bank. Its nearly square plan has rounded corners and corner risalits; the sandstone facade is rusticated on the two lower floors and articulated with Corinthian columns above. The corner domes on the roof were lost in the war and not rebuilt.
Built between 1896 and 1898 from architect Albert Schmidt's designs, this structure initially functioned as the Munich headquarters of Deutsche Bank. War damage required restoration work from 1948 to 1949 that carefully preserved the original architectural character.
The building is known as the Neue Börse from its years as Munich Stock Exchange headquarters (1963–2007), while the name Alte Börse distinguishes it from the city's older exchange. Inside, the swinging main staircase survives and the Gründerzeit cashier's hall has been uncovered again. The Goethe monument by Max Widnmann once stood on the forecourt toward Karlsplatz until it was melted down in 1943.
Located at Lenbachplatz 2-2a in central Munich, the building benefits from convenient public transportation access nearby. Its central position makes it a straightforward stop for those exploring the district's architectural heritage.
The Goethe monument by Max Widnmann stood on the square in front of the building until it was melted down in 1943. The corner domes on the top floor were lost in the war and never rebuilt during the 1948/49 restoration by Jac Lehner.
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