Beautiful Gatway to the Altstadt
What makes Karlstor so wonderful is its close proximity to the World fountain adjacent to it. The World fountain stands between one of the busier streets in Munich and Karlstor. This was Munich's western city gate and was renamed after Prince Karl. It is also amazing to figure that it was from here that Munich defended itself against other tribes and armies attacking the city. Leading into the Altstadt (Old City) Karlstor is the gateway you pass through into the historic sections of Munich.