Denkmal für Maximilian I. Joseph — Attraction in Munich

Max-Joseph-Platz is a large open square in Munich. This is where you find the entrance to the Residenz, the National Theatre House and the western end of Maximilianstraße.

The most interesting thing we found about this particular square is the large bronze statue of Bavarian King Maximillian Joseph (Max-Joseph Denkmal). This is the works of Leo von Klenze and Johann Martin von Wagner. Here you find a figure of the king seated in a large throne. His right hand is left upward while he grasps a scepter in his left arm.

The throne is atop a two tier pedestal with bas reliefs on each side of the upper end. The bottom part of the plinth is surrounded by lions and other ornamentation. A series of three steps lead up to the monument on all sides.

As for monument viewing, the Max-Joseph Denkmal is impressive and enjoyable to view before or after time spent within Residenz. The rest of the square can be conveniently viewed in just a couple minutes on your way to/from Residenz or the Opera House also situated...

This monument stands in tribute to Maximilian I Joseph, the first king of Bavaria. This bronze statue has a prominent place at the middle of the partly pedestrianised square name after him, Max-Joseph-Platz. Under his reign, Maximilian Joseph left a legacy of Secularization that led to the nationalisation of cultural assets of the Church and the emancipation of Protestants.

The statue depicts the king in Roman outfit and seated on a neo-classical chair. In his left arm he holds a sceptre symbolising his rule. His right hand is raised in a gesture of peace. It's a nice enough statue and you can't fail to miss it if visiting the square or the...

a vast area with the statue of Maximilian the 1st from bronze in the middle of it with roman outfit and sitting on a chair from roman art. behind the sculpture the opera house or the theater with roman neo classical architecture. the round about is vast and lit with superb lightings. on your way to Residence Museum...