Feldherrnhalle
Feldherrnhalle
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Shelleyash
San Diego, CA1,855 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Free to see! View images online of Feldherrnhalle to see historical photos of events at this location. Great location close to The Munich Residence (the Wittlesbach family’s palace for hundreds of years), the Theatiner Church with its intricately carved white interior, and the Hofgarten. Lots of history in this small square. The Odeonsplatz U Bahn trains are right there too.
Written January 28, 2020
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand20,117 contributions
Dec 2019
We stopped by when there was a protest of some sort going on. They were all in the area around the Feldherrnhalle so we weren't able to get very close to it. In passing it did look quite interesting with the statues under the covered area. The building itself looks almost like a stage.
It is located in Odeonplatz beside the really interesting looking Theatinerkirche and fairly large Hofgarten.
It is located in Odeonplatz beside the really interesting looking Theatinerkirche and fairly large Hofgarten.
Written April 14, 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK179,496 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
This monumental loggia is probably the most recognisable landmark in the Odeonsplatz public square. The entrance to Feldherrnhalle is guarded by two lions. The statue in the centre depicts a Greco-Roman warriors holding a flag and in his arms stands the Goddess of Victory, commemorating the war dead of the Franco-Prussian war. The two statues flanking the lions are of the Bavarian generals Johann Tilly and Karl Philipp von Wrede.
The Feldherrnhalle is worth a detour of in the Odeonsplatz area.
The Feldherrnhalle is worth a detour of in the Odeonsplatz area.
Written May 31, 2019
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onero
Brisbane, Australia869 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
The Feldherrnhalle is at the northern end of Residenzstrasse, where it meets Odeonsplatz. Originally the southern gateway into Munich stood here. But in the 1840s, King Ludwig I of Bavaria ordered it replaced by a Florantine-style Loggia, to honour the Bavarian Army. Statues of army generals were placed in it (hence the name) and sculpted Bavarian lions (state symbols) were positioned either side of the steps. Feldherrnhalle faces across the Odeonsplatz to busy Ludwigstrasse. On its right is the Residenz, and on its left is the historic orange Theatinerkirche.
On Friday morning, 9 November 1923, Adolf Hitler and the members of his fledgling Nazi Party attempted a coup in Munich. After arresting some members of the government in the Burgerbrau Keller, on Tal, across town, they marched through Marienplatz and up Residenzstrasse towards Feldherrnhalle. At this choke-point, the Bavarian State Police threw up a road-block to stop the illegal march. The Nazis ignored the police order to stop, and produced weapons. A gunfight followed. Four policemen and sixteen Nazis were killed and a number were wounded, including Hermann Göring. The Nazis fled. Hitler and several other Nazis were soon arrested and sentenced to prison terms. This incident is today known as the Beer Hall Putsch. When the Nazis came to power ten years later, they turned the Feldherrnhalle into a martyr's memorial to the 16 Nazis killed in the Putsch. The bodies were entombed here in massive bronze coffins, and every year on November 9, Hitler and the Nazi leaders staged a march from the Burgerbrau Keller to the Feldherrnhalle to commemorate that bloody event. The Nazis even struck a political medal called The Blood Order, which had an image of the Feldherrnhalle on it, for presentation to those who participated in the march, and to all who fought for the Nazi Party prior to its coming to power.
All the paraphernalia which the Nazis added to the Feldherrnhalle to make it a Nazi shrine have been removed. But there are two historical elements that still remain and are worth looking at. These are:
1) As you stand on the steps of the Feldherrnhalle looking out over Odeonsplatz, look to your right and you'll see a bronze plaque at head-height on the wall of the Residenz across Residenzstrasse. This is a memorial to Friedrich Fink, Nikolaus Hollweg, Max Schoberth and Rudolf Schraut; the four Bavarian State policemen killed by the Nazis on this spot during Hitler's failed putsch. It records the events of that day.
2) Now go behind the Feldherrnhalle, and you'll find a little alley called Viscardigasse. This little alley between Residenzstrasse and Theatinerstrasse became famous for passive resistance during the Nazi era. When the Nazis came to power, they instituted a law requiring everyone who passed in front of the Feldherrnhalle to stop and give the Nazi salute. They even stationed two uniformed guards at the Feldherrnhalle day and night to make sure people who passed in front of it obeyed the new law. Rather than do so, the people of Munich started ducking down Viscardigasse behind the Feldherrnhalle so they wouldn't have to pass in front of it. As a result, Viscardigasse became known locally as "Drueckebergergasse" or "Shirker's Alley". The word 'Drueckeberger' derived from a German slang expression meaning someone who tries to avoid his duties. Today, you can see a wavy line of gold-coloured cobblestones running down Viscardigasse - put there by Munich Council to commemorate this passive resistance to Nazi rule.
On Friday morning, 9 November 1923, Adolf Hitler and the members of his fledgling Nazi Party attempted a coup in Munich. After arresting some members of the government in the Burgerbrau Keller, on Tal, across town, they marched through Marienplatz and up Residenzstrasse towards Feldherrnhalle. At this choke-point, the Bavarian State Police threw up a road-block to stop the illegal march. The Nazis ignored the police order to stop, and produced weapons. A gunfight followed. Four policemen and sixteen Nazis were killed and a number were wounded, including Hermann Göring. The Nazis fled. Hitler and several other Nazis were soon arrested and sentenced to prison terms. This incident is today known as the Beer Hall Putsch. When the Nazis came to power ten years later, they turned the Feldherrnhalle into a martyr's memorial to the 16 Nazis killed in the Putsch. The bodies were entombed here in massive bronze coffins, and every year on November 9, Hitler and the Nazi leaders staged a march from the Burgerbrau Keller to the Feldherrnhalle to commemorate that bloody event. The Nazis even struck a political medal called The Blood Order, which had an image of the Feldherrnhalle on it, for presentation to those who participated in the march, and to all who fought for the Nazi Party prior to its coming to power.
All the paraphernalia which the Nazis added to the Feldherrnhalle to make it a Nazi shrine have been removed. But there are two historical elements that still remain and are worth looking at. These are:
1) As you stand on the steps of the Feldherrnhalle looking out over Odeonsplatz, look to your right and you'll see a bronze plaque at head-height on the wall of the Residenz across Residenzstrasse. This is a memorial to Friedrich Fink, Nikolaus Hollweg, Max Schoberth and Rudolf Schraut; the four Bavarian State policemen killed by the Nazis on this spot during Hitler's failed putsch. It records the events of that day.
2) Now go behind the Feldherrnhalle, and you'll find a little alley called Viscardigasse. This little alley between Residenzstrasse and Theatinerstrasse became famous for passive resistance during the Nazi era. When the Nazis came to power, they instituted a law requiring everyone who passed in front of the Feldherrnhalle to stop and give the Nazi salute. They even stationed two uniformed guards at the Feldherrnhalle day and night to make sure people who passed in front of it obeyed the new law. Rather than do so, the people of Munich started ducking down Viscardigasse behind the Feldherrnhalle so they wouldn't have to pass in front of it. As a result, Viscardigasse became known locally as "Drueckebergergasse" or "Shirker's Alley". The word 'Drueckeberger' derived from a German slang expression meaning someone who tries to avoid his duties. Today, you can see a wavy line of gold-coloured cobblestones running down Viscardigasse - put there by Munich Council to commemorate this passive resistance to Nazi rule.
Written July 25, 2014
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Susan C
Hightstown, NJ32 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Important to understand the history of this site. Located at the Odeonsplatz (a large public square) at the former site of one of the city's main gates and built as a tribute to the Bavarian army that fought in the Franco-Prussian War. It became famous as the site of a pre-WWII event - a failed coup known as the Beer Hall Putsch.
Written January 2, 2019
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China159,140 contributions
Dec 2019
One of the interesting things to see at Odensplatz in Munich is Feldherrnhalle (General's Hall), an Italian style loggia designed in the manner of Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence. Here you will see an open hall with several monuments facing the square.
Monuments at Feldnernhalle include the statue of Count Tilly and Count von Wrede, two historical Bavarian military leaders. The monuments here are interesting to see, what is not is the trash and broken glass scattered upon the loggia. This has been the case when we passed by recently as well as a previous visit here during the summer of 2018.
Standing upon the steps of Feldhernhalle, you have elevated views of Theatinerkirche that are nice. Give this attraction a couple minutes to enjoy the monuments and views, then continue on with other intended sightseeing in the area.
Monuments at Feldnernhalle include the statue of Count Tilly and Count von Wrede, two historical Bavarian military leaders. The monuments here are interesting to see, what is not is the trash and broken glass scattered upon the loggia. This has been the case when we passed by recently as well as a previous visit here during the summer of 2018.
Standing upon the steps of Feldhernhalle, you have elevated views of Theatinerkirche that are nice. Give this attraction a couple minutes to enjoy the monuments and views, then continue on with other intended sightseeing in the area.
Written December 9, 2019
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Metallifan1993
Almada, Portugal768 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
The "putsch" (also known as Beer Hall Putsch) attempt by Hitler and his comrades was held right here in 9 November 1923. Hitler, Göring and other Nazis, along with some SS soldiers confronted the Munich Police. Some shootings, some more dead and Hitler imprisoned gave motion to the III Reich rise. After 1933, Every year a parade was held to commemorate this important event in the Nazi Regime and History.
On the monument were homage plaques to honor the dead Nazis.
Some rallies and oath of allegiance of new SS recruits were made here also.
On the monument were homage plaques to honor the dead Nazis.
Some rallies and oath of allegiance of new SS recruits were made here also.
Written July 28, 2014
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apollo12
Macclesfield, UK705 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Scene of where the memorial to the NS party members killed in the beer Hall putsch were placed and everyone going past was required to give the NS Salute. Thankfully they could avoid it and go down a small alleyway behind. Daytime can be busy but night-time can feel a little unsavory with groups sitting, drinking and smoking in roped off areas. It also looks lovely as the building is illuminated. If you visit, walk down shirkers alley as gain a sense of history.
Written December 2, 2019
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TarrantTexas
Arlington, TX247 contributions
Sep 2019
Glad I finally got to see this historic place. It was setting of gatherings durin World War Two. It is near theatrekirke and Koenig plate.
Written October 8, 2019
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TAIN2013
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2,883 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Designed after a similar building in Florence, the hall was built to honor the victorious Bavarian army and its commanders. The hall has three roman arches with steps guarded by lions leading to the entrance in the central arch. Inside is an army monument flanked by a statue of military leaders on each side.
The hall was the site of a failed coup by Adolf Hitler in 1923. Later when the Nazis came to power, they made it mandatory for people passing by to give the Nazi salute. This led to people avoiding the hall by taking a road behind it which came to be known as shirker's alley.
The hall is an important part of the history of Munich as well as the Nazi era and is definitely worth a visit. Its central location next to the Residence makes it difficult to miss.
The hall was the site of a failed coup by Adolf Hitler in 1923. Later when the Nazis came to power, they made it mandatory for people passing by to give the Nazi salute. This led to people avoiding the hall by taking a road behind it which came to be known as shirker's alley.
The hall is an important part of the history of Munich as well as the Nazi era and is definitely worth a visit. Its central location next to the Residence makes it difficult to miss.
Written May 27, 2018
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