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Residenz (Residence)

The Residenz in Munich dates from 1385, when it originated as a small castle. Successive members of the Wittelsbach dynasty expanded the original 14th-century castle to create a complex of palaces around seven courtyards. The elaborate rooms contain antiques, sculptures, paintings and tapestries amassed by the Wittelsbachs between the 16th and 19th centuries. Such is its size that there is a morning tour or an afternoon tour (each featuring different rooms). Other royal treasures are on show in the Schatzkammer (Treasury). The entire Residenz complex, including the rococo Cuvilliés-Theater, was rebuilt and restored after being reduced to rubble during WWII.

Address: 
Residenzstrasse 1 (entrance at Max-Joseph-Platz 3),
Munich,
Germany
Telephone: 
(089) 290 671.
Website: 
www.residenz-muenchen.de
Opening times: 

Daily 0900-1800 (Apr-mid-Oct); daily 1000-1700 (mid-Oct-Mar).

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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