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Bavaria Statue

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The Bavaria Statue, towering 18.5 metres above Munich’s Theresienwiese, is a monumental bronze figure symbolising the strength and glory of Bavaria. Commissioned by King Ludwig I and designed by sculptor Ludwig Schwanthaler, it was cast between 1844 and 1850, becoming the first colossal statue since antiquity made entirely of bronze. Clad in a bearskin, crowned with an oak wreath, and accompanied by a lion, the female personification of Bavaria stands before the neoclassical Hall of Fame, which honours notable Bavarians. Visitors can climb a spiral staircase inside the statue to a viewing platform in her head, offering sweeping views over the city and the festival grounds below. Over the decades, the statue has witnessed royal celebrations, political rallies, and the annual spectacle of Oktoberfest, remaining one of Munich’s most enduring cultural landmarks.

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Location

The Bavaria Statue is a monumental bronze sculpture standing at 18 meters high, located at the western edge of Theresienwiese in the Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt district of Munich. This striking landmark sits in front of the neo-Greek Hall of Fame (Ruhmeshalle), both commissioned by King Ludwig I and completed in 1850. Visitors can climb a spiral staircase inside the statue for panoramic views over the Theresienwiese, the grounds of the world-famous Oktoberfest, and the city skyline. The Hall of Fame itself displays busts of notable Bavarians and lies amid the park-like Bavariapark, which offers quiet lawns and historic sculptures just steps away. Close by, guests will find the Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum, showcasing transport history, as well as the St. Paul’s Church to the north and numerous restaurants and beer gardens in the area including Wirtshaus am Bavariapark. The ensemble creates a cultural and recreational hub, blending Munich’s history, green spaces, and lively festivals in one central setting.

Bavaria Statue

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