In 1385 the ruling Wittelsbach family decided to erect a new palace as the Alter Hof had become too small for their needs. The main building was the first part of the royal residence to be erected. The palace grounds include numerous grottoes, courtyards, fountains, a medicine room, antiquarium, chapel and the delightful Wittelsbach fountain built by Duke Otto in 1611-23. The Residenz houses the Crown Jewels, the State Collection of Egyptian Art, the late-baroque Residenz Theatre and the classicist Herkulessaal, a concert hall with amazing acoustics.
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“Stunning Palace!”
This is one of the most interesting to visit in Munich! Put this at the top of your list of Must-See-List! I visited the Residenz Royal Palace ...
“A Very Pleasant Afternoon”
One of the highlights of my recent visit to Munich was an afternoon self-guided tour of the Residenz palace complex begun in the fourteenth cen...
“Better than Versailles”
The Munich Residenz is a completely reconstructed palace. There is spectacular architecture, historical furnishings and decor and stunning gran...
“Opulent and Beautiful Palace”
This was one of my favourite places in Munich and was well worth the reasonable entrance fee. Make sure you get an audio guide, my husband and ...
“Best place to be on Sunday in Munich”
The Resdienz was gorgeous. If you are into history or museums, you probably already have this near the top of your list of things to do. If you...
“Must see attraction in Munich”
The Munich Residenz was without a doubt one of the most elaborate and beautiful places we visited in all of Germany. The incredible collection ...
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