Reiterdenkmal für Ludwig I

E Scott Parks a year ago

The equestrian monument to King Ludwig I, unveiled in 1862, honors the Bavarian monarch who transformed Munich into a "city of the arts." Sculpted by Max von Widnmann, it shows Ludwig in regal pose on horseback, flanked by allegorical figures representing arts, architecture, and culture, fields he passionately fostered. Set on Odeonsplatz, the statue reflects his legacy as both ruler and patron, a reminder of how much of Munich’s grand neoclassical look traces back to his reign.

david antoun 4 years ago

Bronze majestic statue representing King Ludwig 1 of BAYERN. set between Odeonplatz and SiegTor. next to small garden. the statue gives the impression that he still protect the city till this day.

BradinHK 6 years ago

At Odeonsplatz you will find an equestrian statue of King Ludwig I who ruled over Bavaria between 1825-48. This is the work of German sculptor Max von Widnmann (1865). What you find here is a classical 19th-century equestrian monument of the Bavarian king, dressed in regal attire with the royal sceptor raised in his right hand while he grips the horse rein with his left. He gazes into the distance while his horse trots forward. There are bronze figures of young page boys on both sides of King Ludwig. The three statues stand upon a broad square-shaped pedestal with four additional bronze figures mounted on the corners. In the end, this is a nice equestrian statue that is worth spending a few minutes to enjoy if you are a fan of viewing monuments and learn a bit about local history during your travels.

Alexandr Orlov 7 years ago

That statue was created in 1862 by the sculptor Max von Widnmann. An ordinary statue of the king, which perpetuates the memory of him for those who see this monument and know about this person. Simple and quite nice sight. In fact, in this country, even the most ordinary monuments look very good from the point of view of art (except for the black color and dulling)

macedonboy 7 years ago

This equestrian statue stands in tribute to Ludwig I, the king of Bavaria from 1825 until the 1848. As admirer of ancient Greece and the Italian renaissance, Ludwig patronised the arts and was an avid collector of classical artefacts. Many of which are on display in various museums such as the Glyptothek, the Old and the New Pinakothek. This statue depicts Ludwig on horseback while wearing his royal regalia and holding the royal sceptre aloft in his right hand. Next to his on the right is his page, holding onto the reigns of the horse. Not a must see, but worth a small detour if in the Odeonsplatz area.