Feldherrnhalle — Attraction in Munich

The Feldherrnhalle was built between 1841 and 1844 by Friedrich von Gärtner on behalf of King Ludwig I, modeled on the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence . The building from Kelheim limestone was to be the southern beginning of the Ludwigstraße , which should bring peace among the variety of hitherto confusing urban axes. At the same time, the transition from the historic old town to the new boulevard was to be made more harmonious. Therefore, the hall was built in place of the tavern "Bauerngirgl", the last house in front of the Schwabinger Tor . The Bavarian armydedicated hall corresponds with the Siegestor one kilometer away . The Schwabinger Tor was demolished and the Feldherrnhalle was built as Point de vue . The building should resemble in basic form and dimensions of the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, without being a copy. Gärtner simply raised the staircase, making the layout seem more monumental than its Italian...

Feldherrnhalle (General's Hall) is a loggia built in honour of the heroes of Bavaria. It is designed in the manner of the famous Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy.

Like the Loggia dei Lanzi, Feldherrnhalle is a large open hall with several sculptures. You'll see statues of Count Tilly, military leader of the 30 Years War and Count von Wrede, marshal of the Bavarian Napoleonic era in the side niches. In centre is a large bonze sculpture dedicated to the Bavarian army of Ferdinand von Miller the Younger.

It is nice seeing the monuments. We didn't care for the lack of care of the landmark however. There was quite a bit of trash scattered upon the hall. The two side niches were chained off from access as well.

If you like monuments and statues, it is convenient to make a stop to see Feldherrnhalle as part of your visit to Residenz and the beautiful Theatinerkirche (St. Cajatan's Church) which occupies space...

Situated in the elegantly paved Odeonsplatz, this now famous structure was commissioned by King Ludwig 1st in honour of the Bavarian Army and was completed in 1844. Arguably its most striking features are the two magnificent frontal Lasa Marble lions by Wilhelm von Rumann which were added in 1905. Historically it oversaw the failed "Beer Hall Putsch" of November 1923 in which 14 Nazis and 4 Policemen were killed, also later SS rallies and oath swearing ceremonies to Adolf Hitler. These days in contrast to those dark events of the twentieth century, summer shows and cultural events take place at the site which has become a "must see" for...