Prince Regent Street

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Prince Regent Street


Munich at its best
Prinzregentenstraße
(Lehel/Haidhausen)
Munich, Bayern 80538
Built by the Wittelsbachs in 1891, this is the last of Munich's grand boulevards. It was designed as a typical avenue at the edge of the city and was originally only built-up on the southern side, with the English Gardens extending onto the street from the north. It was not, however, intended to be a unified architectural entity; the idea was that houses should alternate with green areas and the proximity of the River Isar would play its part in the overall aesthetic. The Prinzregentenbrücke (Prince Regent Bridge) was given to the city by Prince Regent Luitpold in 1891. There is a zigzag ascent to the Friedensengel the other side of the river. Further down Prinzregentenstraße are fine examples of what has come to be known as Prince Regent period architecture. The Prinzregententheater is also well worth a visit.

Review © 2009, Wcities
Prince Regent Street photo by Wolfgang Koser
Prince Regent Street Photo: Wolfgang Koser

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