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Nymphenburg Palace

About

Nymphenburg Palace, a Baroque masterpiece in Munich’s western district, was commissioned in 1664 by Elector Ferdinand Maria as a gift to his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, to celebrate the birth of their heir, Max Emanuel. Originally a modest summer villa designed by Agostino Barelli, it was expanded over the centuries into one of Europe’s grandest palatial complexes, blending Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. The palace’s opulent halls, including the Great Hall with its frescoed ceilings, reflect the splendour of the Bavarian court, while the surrounding park offers a harmonious mix of formal Baroque gardens and romantic English landscapes. Scattered across the grounds are charming pavilions such as the Amalienburg, Badenburg, and Pagodenburg, each with its own unique character. Still partly a private residence of the Wittelsbach family, Nymphenburg remains a symbol of Bavarian heritage, inviting visitors to explore its art, architecture, and serene waterways in a setting of timeless elegance.

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Location

Nymphenburg Palace is located in Munich's western district of Neuhausen-Nymphenburg at Schloß Nymphenburg 1, 80638 Munich. Originally built in 1664 as the summer residence of the Bavarian rulers of the House of Wittelsbach, it is one of Europe’s largest royal palaces and famous for its impressive Baroque architecture and extensive gardens. The palace complex includes magnificent interiors, three museums—the Carriage Museum, the Porcelain Museum, and the Museum of Man and Nature—and beautifully landscaped grounds featuring romantic lakes, fountains, and smaller pavilions like the Amalienburg and Pagodenburg. The palace park, offering expansive green spaces, is the second largest in Munich after the English Garden, providing a popular recreational spot. Nymphenburg is accessible by public transport via S-Bahn to Laim and bus to Schloss Nymphenburg, situated a short distance from the city center, allowing visitors to combine a cultural visit with easy access to Munich’s urban offerings and scenic outdoor spaces.

Nymphenburg Palace

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