Architecture and Art in Dialogue

Munich's Promenadeplatz combines architectural elegance with important works of art and monuments. Where once stood the city's salt works, today a unique interplay of baroque cityscape, neoclassical architecture and modern public art unfolds.

The tour focuses on the impressive Palais Montgelas, an outstanding example of neoclassical architecture, which is now part of the traditional Hotel Bayerischer Hof. In its historic rooms, the Sammlung Goetz will be presenting photographic works by US artist Cindy Sherman from its own collection as part of the Various Others format, which brings together important players from the Munich art scene in the city.

Art in public space can also be discovered around the Promenadeplatz. Several monuments tell the story of Munich's rich tradition – from Karin Sander's sculpture of Count Montgelas to the Willibald Gluck monument and the informal Michael Jackson memorial at the statue of Orlando di Lasso. Monument, pop culture and city history come together here in a very small space.

A highlight of German post-war architecture and an important, modern part of the Promenadeplatz area is the Justice Building on Lenbachplatz. The controversial architecture by Sep Ruf and Theo Pabst replaced the Herzog-Max-Burg, which was destroyed in the Second World War. Today, the reconstruction is one of Germany's most influential post-war buildings. 

On our third anniversary tour, join us on a journey of discovery through the past and present – and learn more about the hidden architectural and artistic stories of Munich's old town!

Architecture and Art in Dialogue is a cooperation of the Sammlung Goetz, FILOMELE and guiding architects munich.

Participation

Free of charge after registration, max. 25 participants

Meeting point

Lenbachplatz 7, in front of the court building (former Max-Burg)

Language

German