Oberschleißheim Travel Guide

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The construction of Neues Schloss was finished in 1848. However it was not possible to connect both the palaces in uniform ensemble.Neues Schloss (tue-sun 10.00-16.00) is constructed in styles of baroque and rococo. It has a name of "Small Bavarian Versailles". The gallery... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Altes Schloss (tue-sun 10.00-16.00) was a residence of Bavarian electors (kurfursts). It is a branch of the Bavarian national museum. The museum of cult subjects of Christian nations of the world, and also a museum of East and Western Prussia are placed there.Unfortunately... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The territory of the park is surrounded by numerous channels. Though the district has rather flat character, water from channels acts in step fountains where it is overthrown downwards by a fine raging stream. The engineering device of this water-complex system causes deep... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The museum of aeronautics is located near to Neues Schloss. The museum is a branch of the German museum. Old planes, restoration workshops are presented in the museum. Sometimes it is possible to observe flights of retro models. 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  There are four places of interest at the Lustheim area:Schloß Lustheim (1684 - 1688 Sichtachsen). Ehem. Pferdestall. Renatuskapelle.Ringkanal um Schloß Lustheim (ca. 1781).Lustheim Schloss (tue-sun 10.00-16.00) represents the small hunting castle surrounded by channels. The... 

 Mikebond Says:  The elk was the symbol of Preußen. 

 Mikebond Says:  I'm almost sure that this painting portrays Königsberg, but it could also represent Danzig (see previous tip).Königsberg was one of the most important, if not the most important Prussian cities, especially from the cultural point of view. Many Germans will be proud to tell... 

 Mikebond Says:  Danzig (today Gdañsk in Polska) lied on the "Amber way" and was the most important city of Preußen at the time of the biggest extension of this kingdom, under Friedrich II Hohenzollern.These photos show a bottle of liqueur from Danzig, local banknotes, the city coat of arms... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Germany's biggest baroque parks is the Schleissheim Schlosspark.We advise to visit and watch its beautiful castles and sights:Altes Schloss (1598 - 1623).Parterre zwischen Altem und Neuem Schloss (ca. 1881- C. von Effner)Neues Schloss (ab 1701)Parterre (ca. 1717 - D.... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Have a rest after interesting excursions.Some of trees are 300 years old. 

 Mikebond Says:  My visit to Oberschleißheim is coming to its end, but let's have a look at the last Italian paintings before exiting through the many doors you see here.Auf Wiedersehen, good-bye, Oberschleißheim. I will come back one day, because I still have to visit the Schloss Lustheim! 

 Mikebond Says:  Here are the most beautiful paintings of the gallery, in my opinion. I don't think that because they are Italian, but because I really liked them.Most (or all?) of the paintings shown in this and in the next tip are by the brothers Carracci, Italian baroque painters who... 

 Mikebond Says:  Let's continue visiting the gallery. Look at the ceiling and the little chapel before passing to the next tip. 

 meteorologist1 Says:  Oberschleissheim is accessible by the S-bahn from Munich. Take the S1 line from downtown Munich to the "Oberschleissheim" station. 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Palace auxiliary buildings also look as palaces. The tower with the nice clocks attracts attention. Buildings look even inhabited. 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The stable enters into a complex of palace constructions and itself looks like a palace. Firstly we thought that it was a palace, but later we understood our mistake examining a plan of the park.