Munich Residence

To make a day of it

Residenz München stands in München (München), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Adult admission costs 10 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.

The Munich Residenz stands on the site of a fortress founded in the late 14th century, which grew over four centuries into the seat of the dukes, prince-electors and later kings of Bavaria from the House of Wittelsbach. Architects Friedrich Sustris, Joseph Effner, François de Cuvilliés and Leo von Klenze layered Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical elements to create Germany's largest city palace. Visitors can explore more than 150 rooms across several wings, along with the Cuvilliés Theatre and the Court Church of All Saints, the whole complex having been rebuilt after its destruction in the Second World War.

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What to know

• The complex covers more than 40,000 square metres, so visitors should allow a substantial amount of time.
• The site is made up of several distinct buildings: the Festsaalbau, the Apothekenbau, the Königsbau and the Maximiliansbau.
• The Cuvilliés Theatre and the Court Church of All Saints belong to the same ensemble and are worth locating in advance.
• Remains of the earlier Gothic fortress, the Neuveste, still lie beneath the Apothekenhof courtyard, marked by red stones in the paving.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Allowed in the grounds

Parking

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Where this château is

München · München · Bayern

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Address

München, München

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Bayern

Period of construction

14th century

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Frequently asked

Munich Residence: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €10. Child: free. Reduced: €9. Free for: children and young people up to the age of 18; students over 18 from certain schools with a student ID.

Who lived at the Munich Residenz?

From 1508 to 1918 it was the seat of the dukes, prince-electors and later kings of Bavaria from the House of Wittelsbach.

What is the oldest surviving part of the Munich Residenz?

The walls of the southwest corner tower from around 1500 and the vaults of the Ballsaalkeller are the last remains of the earlier Gothic fortress known as the Neuveste.

Why was the Munich Residenz rebuilt?

The complex was destroyed during the Second World War and later rebuilt under the direction of Otto Meitinger.

Which architectural styles appear at the Munich Residenz?

Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles overlap, introduced successively by architects Sustris, Effner, Cuvilliés and von Klenze.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q686548
• Official website

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