Monopteros Theresienhain in Bamberg

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Monopteros Theresienhain in Bamberg, Round temple in Volksgarten, Bamberg, Germany.

The Monopteros stands as a circular structure with columns supporting a green dome topped by a red ornament in the Theresienhain section of Volksgarten.

Built between 1832 and 1837 under King Ludwig I's commission, court architect Leo von Klenze designed this monument to honor Elector Karl Theodor and King Maximilian I.

The structure reflects neoclassical architecture through its ten limestone columns and circular design, representing a traditional temple style found in German landscape gardens.

The monument sits within the Volksgarten public park at coordinates 49.879829, 10.898133, accessible through nearby walking paths and garden entrances.

Each of the ten columns was crafted from Kelheim limestone, rising 16 meters high to support the distinctive green dome structure.

Location: Bamberg

Part of: Volksgartenanlage

Address: Theresienhain

GPS coordinates: 49.87983,10.89813

Latest update: April 2, 2025 11:33

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