Residenz Tours

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Residenz featuring street scenes and heritage elements
Residenz as well as an individual femail
Residenz which includes a park and heritage architecture as well as a couple
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Step into the luxurious past of Bavaria’s ruling class with a visit to this historic palace in downtown Munich.

From 1508 to 1918, Bavarian Dukes, Electors and Kings used the Residenz both as a seat of government and as a personal residence. The palace has changed over time, with different rulers adding their own architectural and design elements. Today, visitors can expect to see a wide variety of styles, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical.

Located on the northeastern side of the old downtown area, the Residenz Museum is comprised of a series of maintained apartments, chapels and ceremonial rooms. Experience the lavish life of Bavarian royalty as you tour through rooms decorated with priceless objects, such as sculptures, tapestries and exquisite furniture.

In the Treasury of Residenz, marvel at the collection of magnificent jewels and crowns, which were obtained by the Wittelsbach and other rulers. This remarkable collection also contains an assortment of “sacred treasures”. For a more complete experience, be sure to use the free audio guide, which provides detailed histories of these gorgeous artefacts.

Explore the courtyards within the Residenz. Be sure to see both the seashell-adorned grotto in the Grotto Courtyard, and the beautiful water feature in the Fountain Courtyard.

Classical music enthusiasts should attend a recital in the Old Court Chapel, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed concerts. Members of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra perform pieces by luminaries such as Mozart, Vivaldi and Bach.

You will have to pay for admission to the Residenz Museum and the Treasury. Combination tickets are available. The Residenz is closed only on public holidays, though the doors open at different times depending on the season, so check online for details.To get to the Residenz, take the U-Bahn (subway) to the Odeonsplatz stop.

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