Bavaria Statue

You will find the most impressive iron-cast statue of Bavaria's patron saint on the border of the Theresienwiese where the annual agricultural trade fair as well as the world-famous Oktoberfest take place each year in September. As a matter of fact, the statue represents a Germanic amazon, an allegoric impersonation of Bavaria's (the country's) power and strength.
At least at close viewpoint "Bavaria" controls the nearby surroundings by its conspicuous location and size. The sculptor Ludwig Schwanthaler designed this monumental statue and was built from 1844 till 1850 at the renowned foundry of J.B. Stiglmair, the result being a brilliant achievement in iron casting.
Feel free to explore the inside of the monument, if you do not shy away from climbing 66 steps that lead from the hollow of the knee up to the top, i.e. the Bavaria's crown! You will appreciate both the wonderful scenic view over Munich at the top and the evidence of superior iron casting craftmanship during the ascent.

If you are sightseeing by public transport, i.e. S- or U-Bahn, then take the subway (U-Bahn) U4 or U5 to "Messegelände". You can not miss the statue, when you leave this subway station. However, if you should decide to get off the subway at "Theresienwiese", the monument is within 10-minutes walking distance.