Karolinenplatz — Attraction in Munich

There is an interesting landmark to see at Karolinenplatz. It is the 29 metre tall bronze obelisk which commemorates the 30,000 Bavaria soldiers that died during Napoleon's failed invasion of Russia in 1812-13.

The obelisk was designed by German architect Leo von Klenze and was interestingly cast from captured Turkish guns from the Battle of Navarino in 1827. It is dark in colour from this material. At the base you will find memorial inscription and leafy garlands ornamentation, as well as a three step marble platform for which the obelisk stands upon.

The landmark is surrounded by grass and flowerbeds and circled by tram lines which pass through small Karolinenplatz. The flowers give colour to this small square, making it nice to enjoy the obelisk during...

⭐ Karolinenplatz, Munich A quietly elegant meeting of history and design in Maxvorstadt! Ringed by radial avenues and crowned by a solemn 29 m black obelisk (1833) honoring Bavarian soldiers lost in Napoleon’s 1812 Russian campaign. Designed in Parisian style, this “radiant square” invites you to pause—flowers in season, trams gliding by, and time moving at its own pace. Nearby landmarks include the Amerika-Haus, Prinz-Georg-Palais, and the Stock Exchange building. Deep in history yet peacefully modern. #Munich #Karolinenplatz #HistoricalSquare #UrbanOasis...

It’s not only just a roundabout where traffic goes around as well as tram passes through there but has an interesting landmark in the middle of it which is 29 metre tall bronze obelisk. It’s for tribute 30,000 Bavaria soldiers who died during failed Napoleon invasion of Russia in 1812. There’s beautiful flower beds around. Looks beautiful...