Square
Marienplatz
Munich, Germany
Munich's central square, home of the neo-Gothic New Town Hall and its famous glockenspiel.
Palace · Germany · Bavaria
Munich Residenz
The sprawling former palace of Bavaria's rulers, with lavish rooms, courtyards and a treasury.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Munich Residenz matters
The Residenz was the seat of Bavarian dukes, kings and electors for centuries, and it grew room by room into a huge complex. Visit the treasury, the antiquarium hall and the ornate rooms, then step out into the peaceful courtyards. It was heavily damaged in the war and carefully restored.
Talking points
- It was the seat of Bavaria's rulers for centuries
- A treasury holds royal jewels
- It was carefully restored after wartime damage
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