Türkentor

Attractions & Landmarks in Munich, Bavaria

3.9 (46)

CategoryAttractions & Landmarks · Historische Sehenswürdigkeit
AddressTürkenstraße 17, 80333 München
StreetTürkenstraße
AreaMunich, Bavaria
Phone089 238051320
Google rating 3.9 (46)

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11 am–5 pm
Wednesday11 am–5 pm
Thursday11 am–5 pm
Friday11 am–5 pm
Saturday11 am–5 pm
Sunday11 am–5 pm

About Türkentor

Die 2002 entstandene Skulptur "Large Red Sphere" des amerikanischen Künstlers Walter De Maria (1935 bis 2013) wurde 2006 von der Udo und Anette Brandhorst Stiftung erworben. Am 23. Oktober 2010 wurde die Installation der Skulptur in dem von sauerbruch hutton architects renovierten und umgestalteten Türkentor der Öffentlichkeit übergeben. Was nun gleichsam als Gesamtkunstwerk in Erscheinung tritt, stellt einen Meilenstein in der Entwicklung des Kunstareals dar.

Türkentor is a sehenswürdigkeiten in München, Bayern. It is listed at Türkenstraße 17, 80333 München, which places it among the local businesses of München that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under historische sehenswürdigkeit, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Travel businesses in München serve both domestic and international visitors. Compare the rate here with the property's own website before you commit, check the cancellation terms and keep a copy of your booking. Deutsche Bahn fares are cheapest weeks ahead as Sparpreis tickets, the Deutschlandticket covers local and regional transport for a flat monthly fee, and peak periods such as Easter, Whitsun, the July-August holidays and Advent fill popular destinations months ahead.

Opening hours are published for 6 days a week. Typical hours are 11 am–5 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours in Germany do change around public holidays, and many businesses close for a day or two over Christmas and Easter, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is 089 238051320. Calling ahead is the norm in Germany for reservations and for confirming that a small business is open that day; e-mail or WhatsApp is the common alternative if you would rather write than speak. Its website is pinakothek.de, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

With 3.9 out of 5 on Google from 46 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for sehenswürdigkeiten & wahrzeichen in München. German customers tend to review sparingly and critically, so a mid-range score with detailed comments is often a fair picture.

München is in Bayern, in the south, the country's industrial powerhouse around Munich and Stuttgart with the Alps and the Black Forest on the doorstep; winters bring snow and the occasional warm Föhn wind, summers are the warmest in Germany, and living costs are the highest. German addresses put the street name before the house number, followed by the five-digit postcode and the town, as in "Marienplatz 8, 80331 München". The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

See the other sehenswürdigkeiten & wahrzeichen in München listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.

Latest Google reviews

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Gary White a month ago

Türkentor zwischen Brandhorst und Pinakotheken – freistehendes Tor als Kunst-/Architekturfragment, oft mit wechselnder Installation. Kurzer, cooler Stopp im Museumviertel.

Korkmaz Polat a year ago

Daha önce burayı ziyaret ederek bilgi paylaşan arkadaşlar olmasa burası hakkında bilgi sahibi olamayacaktım. Kendilerine teşekkür ederim. Tarihsel gelişimi hakkında bir bilgi yok. İçeriye yuvarlak bordo renkli bir mermer taş blok konulmuş. Ne alaka ise?

ElmoK 3 years ago

Eine schöne und rätselhafte Raumerfahrung. Das kleine Gebäude an der Türkenstraße, neben dem Museum Brandhorst gelegen und die darin befindliche bombastische perfekte Kugel aus rotem Naturstein von Walter De Maria erzeugen eine Ruhe und ein Raumempfinden ganz eigener Art, dem man sich einfach mal aussetzen sollte... Eintritt mit einem Ticket der Pinakotheken oder des Museums Brandhorst. Ein Blick durchs große Fenster kostet nichts.

macedonboy 7 years ago

The Türkentor or Turks' Gate, is a the only surviving part of the Türkenkaserne army barracks, built in 1826. The gatehouse was named after the street on which it's located, Türkenstraße. Which in turn named after the Türkengraben channel dug along the Kurfürstenstraße by Turkish prisoners of war during the 18th century wars with the Ottoman Empire. That's a lot of Turks. A bit of history and worth a quick look if in the Museum district. Otherwise, don't go out of the way.

BradinHK 8 years ago

Türkentor is the surviving gatehouse of a 19th-century army barrack located in the Museum District of Munich, just near Brandhorst and Pinakothek der Moderne. The building was restored in 2010 and is attractive to view from the outside if you like architecture. Interestingly, the building now houses American sculptor Walter De Maria's - Large Red Sphere, a 25-tonne highly polished red granite sphere. With light reflection, the sculpture resembles an All Seeing Eye. It rests upon a plinth that is a flat and circular series of three-steps. It is further surrounded by four columns, creating a symmetrical appearance that is neat to see. Overall, Türkentor is a fun minor attraction in Munich. Give it a few minutes of your time in between museum visits you might be making in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Türkentor located?

Türkentor is at Türkenstraße 17, 80333 München, in München, Bayern. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Türkentor?

Türkentor is listed as a sehenswürdigkeiten and is also tagged on Google as historische sehenswürdigkeit.

What are the opening hours of Türkentor?

Published hours are Montag: Closed; Dienstag: 11 am–5 pm; Mittwoch: 11 am–5 pm; Donnerstag: 11 am–5 pm; Freitag: 11 am–5 pm; Samstag: 11 am–5 pm; Sonntag: 11 am–5 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on public holidays and the days around Christmas and Easter, so call before a special trip.

Is Türkentor open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–5 pm.

What is the phone number of Türkentor?

You can call Türkentor on 089 238051320.

How is Türkentor rated on Google?

Türkentor has a Google rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 46 reviews.

Does Türkentor have a website?

Yes, the website of Türkentor is pinakothek.de (linked on this page).

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