Theresienhöhe
The Theresienhöhe is a newly created district of Munich. It is part of City districts of Schwanthalerhöhe and Sendling.
History
From 1843 to 1853 the Bavaria with the Hall of Fame were built on the site above the Theresienwiese, according to the plans of Leo von Klenzes. From 1900 Gabriel von Seidl developed the whole concept of an exhibition park, it was opened on year 1908 on the occasion of the 750-year anniversary of the city. A year later, an amusement park (which was later closed on year 1934) was opened as a summer use. On year 1922 was carried out here the German trade show in Munich. For the 1972 Olympics Games was erected the wrestling hall. Until 1991, the exhibition center have gradually been extended and expanded to other halls.
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- Planungsgebiet Theresienhöhe Referat für Stadtplanung und Bauordnung
- Erläuterungen zum Wettbewerbsentwurf Steidle für die Theresienhöhe Baunetz
- Geschichte der Alten Messe
Coordinates: 48°07′57″N 11°32′26″E / 48.13250°N 11.54056°E