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Baroque-style former summer residence of Bavaria’s rulers.
Didn't get to go in unfortunately, opted for a great winter walk around the Palace Grounds, beautiful grounds they are too. I guess as this was out of season, we found most of the outdoor statues etc. were boxed up for their protection against the elements.
Because of all the snow I couldn't make out where the land ended and the water began - luckily we came away without a drowning.
They have a lovely conservatory which serves as a cafeteria - If you have a sweet tooth - GREAT CAKES ! Leave a Comment Directions: S-Bahn - get off at the Schloss Nymphenburg stop. Not sign posted very well.... but you can spend a lovely hour walking around the residential areas, some great houses - no rush - you will get there eventually!
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As I said on page intro,we arrived Munich at lunchtime,after having a very nice meal in a restaurant in the downtown (see my restaurant tip for more info),we started a very good guided tour in the city.
Unfortunatelly my visit to this amazing city wasn't very long just that full day,also we had booked a room in a hotel in the city.
We started our tour in Munich at Schloss Nymphenburg or Nympherburg Castle.We spent about two hours visiting this beautiful palace.It was built in 1.664 to 1.728 and was used as Summer Residence of Bavarian Kings-.
The Nympherburg Castle is without any doubts one of most beautiful Baroque Palaces in Europe.Don't miss also a visit to the wonderful gardens,fountains and if you have time enough during your visit there,don't hesitate to take a look to the Porcelain Factory,located just next to the palace and founded in 1.747. Leave a Comment
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The former summer residence of the rulers of Bavaria is located in the west part of the city in the middle of one of Munich's most beautiful parks. Five generations of Wittelsbach rulers were involved in the construction of this Baroque castle.
The building of Nymphenburg Castle began in the reign of the Elector Ferdinand Maria: overjoyed by the birth of his son and heir, Max Emanuel, he had the central section built for his wife in the style of an Italian villa (Agostino Barelli, 1664-74). In about 1700, Max Emanuel commissioned Enrico Zuccali and Antonio Viscardi to extend the castle by adding galleries and pavilions.
Opening hours
April-15 October:
9 am-6 pm
16 October-March:
10 am-4 pm
Open daily
Admission charges
regular: 5 euros
reduced: 4 euros
combination ticket "Nymphenburg Palace, Park buildings, Marstallmuseum and Porcelain Museum"
regular: 10 euros
reduced: 8 euros Leave a Comment Address: Schloss Nymphenburg 1, 80638 MunichPhone: +49 (0)89 17.90.80Directions: Nearest U-bahn is Gern (U1)It's nice to walk to the palace along the Nördliche or südliche Auffahrtsallee. You also can take tramway 17 or bus 41(Schloss Nymphenburg)Website: www.schloesser.bayern.de Other Contact: sgvnymphenburg@bsv.bayern.de
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I get to Schloss Nymphenburg walking from Olympia Park :))) I did it that way because ... I had time to do it ... I was spending 3 weeks in Munich .... and i love to walk ...and like to go to places not by the normal way ... but ... seeing things out of tourist points ... It was a nice walk ...
with a big lake in the front ... and wonderfuls gardens at the back ... its a beautiful place to walk in ... with a monopterus, botanic garden and littles buildings ....
I didn't get in the palace ... only walk all over the back garden ... (for many hours) ... the lake was complitly frozen :)))) Leave a Comment Directions: Tram 12, Bus 41
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Schloss Nymphenburg was the summer-residence of the Bavarian kings and the birthplace of "mad" king Ludwig II.
Nymphenburg is one of the most beautiful baroque castles in Europe with a large baroque garden around it.
You will need the whole day in order to see all the various smaller castles and other places of interest in the large park around the palace of Nymphenburg - you may as well have a look on my seperate page about "Schlosspark Nymphenburg" - just click on my link below !! Leave a Comment
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The Nymphenberg Palace was the summer residence of the Wittelsbachs. Construction started in 1664. Barelli and Zucalli, architects also acredited with the construction of Theatinerkirche, were the head architects. Baroque syle, with beautiful gardens and park. Leave a Comment
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The Nymphenburg Palace was built in the Baroque style for the Bavarian kings in the 17th century. For those who have also seen the Versailles palace of Louis XIV, this palace is a bit like a toned-down version of that. For example, the gardens are very extensive, complete with geometric gardens and statues, but not quite to the scale of Versailles. Off to the side of the gardens in the back of the castle, one can journey into a forest for a nice afternoon walk. On the inside, the palace has a lot of paintings, mainly portraits. The palace's interior has a very light, airy, rococo feel that was popular during this time. One of the more curious sights inside the museum is the "Gallery of the Beauties", installed by Ludwig I. In this room, he placed portraits of what he perceived to be the most beautiful women of his day. It is interesting to note how the standard of beauty has changed since then. Directions: 3 km west of the main tourist district/center of town. Take Tramway 17 to Schloss Nymphenburg
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Nymphenburg Scholosspark,is a beautiful park that is entering the Palace.Is a very nice place to strolling and take some good pictures.A part of an huge garden and fountains,here you'll see also a small lake with a jet fountain in the center and also many ducks and swans,just beautiful!!!.
Also behind of the palace you will see another beautiful Royal Gardens,take a look to my travelogue to see more pics taken at Nymphenburg Castle. Leave a Comment
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Schloss Nymphenburg is a huge, impressive baroque castle just outside the centre of Munich. It served as a summer palace to the famous Wittelsbach family.
Here lived also King Ludvig II who had the "fairytale castle" Neuschwanstein built. There's also the Royal Stables Museum, a grotto and other palaces like Amalienburg. Leave a Comment Directions: Some 8 km from the centre, take a tram.
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This is a very large Palace, the summer home of the Bavarian electors and kings, approx 20 minute tram ride from the centre of Munich. The Palace is extensive, still in good condition and has some beautiful rooms. However the visit is not restricted to the palace, there is a well treed parkland with hunting lodge ( Amalienburg) which is a 20 minute walk, most enjoyable on a hot day as the paths are shaded. Further on is the Ladies Bathhouse (Badenburg) which is well worth a look. It contains a very deep indoor heated swimming pool, and for the 19th century this would be rare. The supervisor explained how the water was heated, the engineering was well advanced for the time.
You should visit the Marstallmuseum which is a large building containing the royal coaches, horses, weapons, paintings etc from the period. The coaches alone are worth the visit.
Admission tickets can be bought for the complete attraction or specific sights, eg the Palace. We bought the complete package and were there over 3 hours, cost Euro 20 per adult for all attractions, less if you do not take full package.
See my Munich page for Travelogue on this Palace, many photos Leave a Comment Phone: (089) 179 08-0Directions: Take the # 12 tram from the city centre For our return we caught the bus back to the main raistation Karlsplatz (Stachus)Website: www.schloesser.bayern.de
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