München - Neuhauser Strasse (Kaufinger Strasse)
Running between Karlsplatz (Stachus) and Marienplatz, Neuhauser Strasse and Kaufinger Strasse comprise the heart of Munich's pedestrian zone created in the Old Town area after the completion of the U- and S-Bahn tunnels. Both are major shopping streets, with individual retailers and branches of large departmental stores. Neuhauser Strasse in particular also boasts several noteworthy buildings - Karlstor, the Bürgersaal, the Alte Akademie, the splendid old Michaelskirche and the Deutsche Jagd- und Fischereimuseum (Hunting and Fishing Museum).
In fine weather the precinct takes on the character of a huge open-air stage, providing a venue for buskers of all nationalities and a colorful motley of street artists and performers of every kind.
In fine weather the precinct takes on the character of a huge open-air stage, providing a venue for buskers of all nationalities and a colorful motley of street artists and performers of every kind.
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Richard-Strauss- Brunnen
Standing in front of the Alte Akademie, the Richard-Strauss-Brunnen (1962, by the sculptor Hans Wimmer) makes a fitting memorial to the greatest Munich-born composer. The bronze column of the 6m/20ft-high fountain is decorated with scenes from Strauss's opera "Salome".
Brunnenbuberl
The "Brunnenbuberl", a fountain by M. Gastiner which has a special place in the hearts of Munich people, is situated beside the Karstadt department store near Karlstor.
Standing in front of the Alte Akademie, the Richard-Strauss-Brunnen (1962, by the sculptor Hans Wimmer) makes a fitting memorial to the greatest Munich-born composer. The bronze column of the 6m/20ft-high fountain is decorated with scenes from Strauss's opera "Salome".
Brunnenbuberl
The "Brunnenbuberl", a fountain by M. Gastiner which has a special place in the hearts of Munich people, is situated beside the Karstadt department store near Karlstor.
