Max-Joseph-Platz 3
U-Bahn 3 or 6: Odeons- und Marienplatz station
Tel. 29 06 71
www.schloesser.bayern.de
Monday-Sunday 9am-6pm
. Mid. Oct. to March : 10 am-4pm
On the grounds of Munich’s medieval castle, called Neuveste, and
surrounded by wide moats, the Wittelsbachs built their residence in the
16th century. Dukes and Kings reigned here until their abdication in
1918. The manifold alterations made during various construction periods
can be clearly seen when you look at the entirety of the edifice. Both
its mandators and architects, of differing fashions and tastes, from
Renaissance over Rococo to Classicism, have immortalised themselves
here.
In 1920 already, the castle was made accessible to the public as a
museum. Severely damaged during World War II (the art treasures had been
taken to safety in good time), its reconstruction wasn’t completed to
any great extent until 1980. It’s advisable to join a guided tour.
These visit some areas in the mornings, others in the afternoon. (VHS
guided tours: Saturday 2pm and Sunday 11am. Entrance fee
€ 8,50 EURO. Duration
about two hours. Prior notice not required).
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