Odeonsplatz

The Odeonsplatz was developed in the early 19th century by Leo von Klenze and is located in central Munich. The large square is named after the concert hall, the Odeon, on its southwestern side. The Odeonsplatz starts at the forecourt of the Residenz, in front of the Theatinerkirche Church and ends by the Feldhernhalle. The square is located north of Old Town and is on the border between Altstadt-Lehel and Maxvorstadt. On the west side of the Odeonsplatz you can find the building of the Odeon, which is now the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior. You can also find the identical Palais Leuchtenberg, which is now the Bavarian State Ministry of Finance. On the east side you can find Klenze’s Bazaar Building and Café Tambosi. On the square’s west side between two buildings there is an unnamed street that leads to the Palais Ludwig Ferdinand, which is now the headquarters of Siemens. Both the unnamed street and the Brienner StraBe lead to Wittelsbacherplatz. The Odeonsplatz is served by the U bahn station which is the same name of Munich bus system. Ever since 1972, the southern portion of the square has been part of the central Munich pedestrian zone and is still is today.