Karlsplatz (Stachus)
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Stachus is a large square in central Munich and named officially Karlsplatz in 1797 after the unpopular Karl Theodor, Elector of Bavaria. Munich natives seldom use that name, calling the square instead Stachus, after the pub "Beim Stachus", once owned by Eustachius Föderl, that was located there until construction work for Karlsplatz began. The S-Bahn station at the square is announced as "Karlsplatz Stachus".
Most important buildings dominating the square are the Karlstor, a gate of the demolished medieval fortification, the rondell before the gate and the neo-baroque Jusitzpalast (Palace of Justice). In front of the Karlstor is a big fountain during the summer period. In the winter an open-air ice is installed there. The underground contains a large shopping center. Also between Stachus square and Marienplatz the main pedestrian area of the city houses numerous shops and restaurants.
