Munich Residenz

The Residenz in central Munich is the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria. The Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany and is today open to visitors for its architecture, room decorations, and displays from the former royal collections.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and Cuvilliés Theatre.

Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities

University

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The Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities is an independent public institution, located in Munich. It appoints scholars whose research has contributed considerably to the increase of knowledge within their subject.

Cuvilliés Theatre

Theater building

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The Cuvilliés Theatre or Old Residence Theatre is the former court theatre of the Residenz in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Hofgarten

Park

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The Hofgarten is a garden in the center of Munich, Germany, located between the Residenz and the Englischer Garten.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Altstadt and Lehel.

Altstadt

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Altstadt meaning "old city" is the very heart of Munich. Three gates are all that remain of the medieval defensive walls, but within is a well-preserved district with many of Munich's iconic sights: twin-towered Frauenkirche, New City Hall with clockwork figures dancing to the chimes of its Glockenspiel, and Hofbräuhaus that temple to drinking and gorging.