Palace · Germany · Restored
Munich Residence
The Residenz in central Munich is the former royal palace complex of the Wittelsbach rulers, comprising a contiguous ensemble of wings, courtyards and internal rooms. It assembles buildings from the late Renaissance through Neo‑Classical additions and served as the centre of Bavarian court life.
First raised
1385
Its prime
1842
Today
Restored
As it stood in 1842
The shape it held in its prime.
A long, contiguous palace façade of pale limestone and ashlar with painted trompe-l'œil pilasters and roundel motifs, three main storeys and a shallow attic with chimneys. Repeated rectangular windows with muntins punctuate rhythmic bays; a prominent rusticated arched portal framed by carved stone and patinated bronze lion figures marks the entrance. The streetfront opens onto formal town squares and several internal courtyards with fountains and sculptural ornaments.
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10 places to explore in 1842.
The record describes 10 distinct spots at Munich Residence — including 5 interiors: yellow staircase (main königsbau stair), festsaalbau — large throne room and reception halls, antiquarium (renaissance gallery) and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.
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Families who held Munich Residence.
The families tied to Munich Residence across its history — follow a name to its page.
Wittelsbach
Royal palace and Munich seat of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria, the dynasty's residence from the 16th century.
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