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The Munich Residence
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- Name
- The Munich Residence
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Residenz Munchen
- Country:
- Germany
- Period:
- Late Medieval (1300AD-1500AD)
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 1300AD - 1399AD
- City/Town:
- Munich
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Munich,
- Related:
- Nymphenburg Palace , Munich Frauenkirche,
about The Munich Residence
The Munich Residence (Residenz Munchen) was a focal point of Bavarian power for over four centuries. Begun in 1385, the Munich Residence was initially a small castle, but slowly grew to be one of Germany’s most impressive palaces.
From 1508, the Munich Residence took its place in the history books as the seat of Bavarian dukes and monarchs, a role which it would play until 1918.
Now restored after being severely damaged in World War II, the Munich Residence has a range of exhibits and things to see, offering a glimpse into the history of the building and its residents. Highlights of a tour of the Munich Residence include its vast hall of antiquities or "Antiquarium" - one of the largest of its kind - as well as its elector apartments (Kurfurstenzimmer), ancestral gallery (Ahnengalerie) and the stunning works in its treasury, to name a few.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about The Munich Residence is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: Residenz Munchen, Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München
Phone: (0 89) 2 90 67-1
E-Mail: ResidenzMuenchen@bsv.bayern.de
useful information
Directions:
S-Bahn: Marienplatz (lines S1, S2, S4-8) ;
U-Bahn: Marienplatz (lines U3, U6) or Odeonsplatz (lines U3-U6) ;
Tram: 19 to Nationaltheater ;
Bus: 100 to Odeonsplatz
Ticket Information:
The Munich Residence is open April-17 Oct: 9am-6pm daily; 18 Oct-31 March: 10am-5pm daily.
Last entry 1hr before closing. Closed 1 Jan, Shrove Tuesday, 24-25 and 31 Dec.
Entry to Residenz Museum plus Treasury costs €9 full, €8 reduced. Other ticket types available.
Links:
http://www.residenz-muenchen.de/englisch/residenc/index.htm
http://www.schloesser.bayern.de/englisch/palace/objects/mu_res.htm
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