Bürgersaal or Bürgersaalkirche is a Fine Example of Bavarian Rococo Work : To the north of Marienplatz, at Neuhauser Strasse 48, is Bürgersaal (or Bürgersaalkirche), a Munich church that is worth a visit. Bürgersaal was originally built as a 'citizens hall' - a meeting place for the Marian Congregation. The Marian Congregation was a Catholic organization that was linked to the Jesuit order. The Bürgersaal, designed by Giovanni Antonio Viscardi, was built from 1709-1710 and … [Read more...]
Viktualienmarkt - Where the Freshest of Munich Food Can be Found: You can be certain of a city's strong food culture when its central food market keeps growing and growing. Such is the case with Munich's Viktualienmarkt which has been the city's culinary centre for over two centuries. Even back in 1807, this Munich food market had grown too large for its Marienplatz central square location. King Maximilian I ordered the market be moved to the square between Heiliggeist-Kirst and … [Read more...]
Munich Residenz was the seat of Bavarian Dukes, Electors and Kings: The Munich Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany. It served as the seat of government and the residence of Bavarian dukes, electors and kings for 410 years, from 1508 to 1918. What began as a small moated castle in 1385 at the north-eastern corner of town (the Neuveste, or new citadel), the Munich Residenz was gradually expanded by the Wittelsbach rulers over the centuries into a magnificent palace with its … [Read more...]
Nymphenburg Palace is one of the most Beautiful Palaces in Europe: One of the favourite Munich attractions, and said to be one of Europe's most beautiful palaces is the Schloss Nymphenburg. This Baroque palace, set in the western part of Munich, was the summer residence of Bavarian monarchs for generations. Schloss Nymphenburg was a gift from Elector Ferdinand Maria to his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy to celebrate the birth of their son and heir to the throne. The couple had been married … [Read more...]
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