Whether they line up in a row like soldiers or stand proudly alone, columns have adorned landscapes for millennia. Stare up at Mariensaeule and find out who, or what, this historic pillar commemorates.
To explore this historic architectural piece, make your way to Freising. There are plenty of other interesting attractions in the area, including Weihenstephan Brewery, Freising Cathedral, and Weihenstephaner Perennial Gardens.