Since 1812 Luitpoldblock has been the hub of sophisticated living. It was the first commercial building outside the city walls to act as center for trade and crafts. In 1888, the legendary Café Luitpold with 20 festive halls was incorporated, achieving world-renown as palace café.
World Brands and Companies Rich in Tradition
Today Luitpoldblock is the distinguished address for stores, legal offices and physicians. Here on Brienner Strasse you will encounter discreet modernity. The comprehensive reconstruction in 2010 gave it new impetus and created visions for the future. The photographer Hans-Günther Kaufmann with his portrait art as well as the fashion artist Guido Maria Kretschmer do business in Luitpoldblock. The famous makeup artist Horst Kirchberger, Stefan Pauli, the first 5-star hair stylist as well as world-renowned brands such as Missoni and Bang & Olufsen are located here. Well-known, long-established companies, such as Obermaier bathrooms, Frankonia, Prantl, Bederke textiles and Pilati interior furnishings have called Luitpoldblock their home for decades. A fresh breeze has been introduced by Martina Ertl and her husband Swen Renz, who have been represented here with their sports store ERTL/RENZ since September 2011.
