The Friedensengel 'Angel of Peace' watches over the most sophisticated access from Munich's east bank of the Isar river towards the city.
The Friedensengel was constructed by Heinrich Dürr from 1896 till 1899 and is 4 metres high. It was cast in bronze and gilded and rests on a 22 meter high Corinthian column, rising from a stone pedestral which is richly decorated with sculptures.
The statue which is called 'the angel of peace' is not really an angel, but a replica of the antique goddess of victory 'Nike'.
The statue was erected by the Munich citizens to express their gratitude to the Bavarian Army, which had been obliged to fight alongside the Prussians in Franco-Prussian war in 1870/71.
The statue stands on the highest point encircled by the Maximilian´s park. The park that sizes 30 hectars of gentle hills was realised by Carl Effner in the late 19th century and comissioned by King Maximilian II of Bavaria.
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Travel from Munich to Garmisch and ascend the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, by cable car. Enjoy a beer at Germany’s highest beer garden and return through the mountains on a cogwheel or cable car.
Visit the memorial site at Dachau on a half-day tour from Munich. Learn about the history and workings of the former concentration camp, and explore the surviving buildings and museum.
Skip the Lines to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Enjoy seamless Transport Luxury bus, snacks & drinks included. Explore iconic castles in a small-group tour.
Explore Salzburg and the beautiful lake region of the hit movie "The Sound of Music" on a 12-hour sightseeing tour from Vienna. Travel in small groups of no more than 8 people for personalized attention in alpine villages, Mozart’s birthplace and more.
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Discover the lively street art scene in Munich on a guided bike tour. Experience an alternative side of the city, that was a pioneer of the graffiti movement in Germany in the 1980s.
This 3-hour guided bike tour through Munich gives you the opportunity to actively explore the vibrant city and the English Garden. The bike lets you reach the city's famous sights quickly and easily.
Experience the beauty of Nördlinger Ries. Visit Harburg Castle, an amazingly medieval castle never damaged by war. Wander through the streets of Rothenburg, a beautifully restored medieval town.
Become private detectives for the day with an outdoor crime mystery game in Maxvorstadt. Explore Munich on foot while using your powers of deduction to crack an art theft case and find the loot.
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