The Munich Residence

For more than four centuries, the Munich Residence served as the home and seat of government for Bavaria's dukes, electors and kings. Starting out as a Late-Medieval moated castle, it gradually grew into a vast and magnificent palace complex. With impressive masterpieces of interior design from the Renaissance to Baroque, Rococo and into the Neoclassical period, and including priceless original furnishings and decorative objects, it is now one of the world's most fascinating palace museums. This comprehensive guide offers a detailed insight into the history of the Munich Residence.