Karlsplatz (also known as Stachus) is a semi-circular square on the Western edge of the Altstadt (old city) and is the closest section of the Altstadt to the main train station.

Neptune fountain in the Alter Botanischer Garten. In the background is the Kunstpavillion (Art Pavillion).

Rear of the Justiz-palast (Justice Palace) from the Alter Botanischer Garten, with the rear of the Neptune fountain in the foreground.

Rear of the Eastern wing.

Close-up over the rear entrance.

Central tower.

Eastern entrance (facing Karlsplatz).

Close-up over the Eastern entrance.

Roof over the main entrance. Central is a figure of Mercury.

Over the main entrance.

This sign says: Justiz-Palast, built from 1891-1897 by Friedrich von Thiersch.

Karlstor (Karl's Gate). This is the gate at the Western side of the Altstadt. Taken from inside the Altstadt.

Close-up on the left picture.

Close-up on the right.

On the Northern wall inside the central arch. The enscription below says, 'To the memory of the architect Prof. Herbert Jensen (1900-1968), the author of the city's development plans. By his recommendation, the City Council decided on 16th February 1966 to create this pedestrian area.'

Karlstor from Karlsplatz (the West).

"Karlstor (Karl's Gate), as Neuhausertor (New House Gate) first mentioned 1302.

Northern side of Karlsplatz (left of the gate).

Southern side of Karlsplatz (right of the gate).

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