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Altes Residenztheater (Cuvilliestheater)

Residenzstrasse 1 | Innenstadt, 80333 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
49-89-21851940
Ranked #16 of 139 attractions in Munich
5.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Theatres
Traveller Description: The Cuvillies Theater is part of the Residenz palace complex and was built in 1751-55.  Remarkably, the gilt Rococo interior was dismantled and... more »
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you visit the Residenz, you have to pay a lot extra to see the Theater. Not worth the money. The place is nice and all, but really, it's nothing more than that. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2011

This is a gorgeous theater which I am sure would be amazing for a live performance. We went in as part of the 3-piece Munich Residenz tour and it took about 3.5 minutes to walk around the see the whole thing. If you are looking for something to fill your time during the day, don't expect much. But it is... More

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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2009

The day I was there a rehersal was in progress for the evenings performance; a suprano singing with an orchestra. It was one of the highlights of my trip. October 2008. A must for anyone who loves great music and great architecture. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2009
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I spent a pleasant afternoon touring the Residenz complex which was home to the Wittelsbach family for hundreds of years. I paused when I learned that it cost extra to see the Cuvillies Theater, but decided to spend the extra 4 Euros anyway and am very glad I did. The place is magnificent. The theater is a splendid example of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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