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Munich Residence (Residenz Munchen)

Residenzstrasse 1, 80333 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
(089) 290 671
Ranked #8 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 200 Reviews
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Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Worcester, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Well worth the time. Home to the Wittlesbach Royal family, this is quite a place......definitely a must see on your visit to Munich More

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Edmonton, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you've seen other places like Versailles, Windsor, the Tower of London, you really don't need to see this. Plus, you have to follow the path, indicated by arrows, and it's almost 2 hours long. Pretty exausting. Nice rooms, paintings, furniture, but again, something you can see elsewhere. More

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Hinsdale, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We did the Residence and the Treasury in two days. The tours are long and detailed but well worth it. Purchase the audio tour and just listen to the rooms or items you want. Doing both the Residence and the Treasury in one day could be very tiring. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It was the residence of the Bavarian Kings and government for almost 400 years. It boasts very nice halls and architecture. the building itself is enormous and very attractive More

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Purmerend, The Netherlands
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The Residenz, long time residence of the Kurfürst (Elector) and later the Kings of Bavaria, is very big: 1/8 of the area of Munich town. Since it's desctruction in 1945 it has been beautifully restored bit by bit, and a lot can now be visited. The Rich Chapel is especially beautiful after the restoration. Must see if you visit Munich! More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

When I visited it half of the rooms were closed. I took the audio guide and it took me 5 hours to do both the Residence and the treasure. It gives you an overview of the power and wealth of the former owners and helps to understan the German mentality. More

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Houston
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I had seen this many times, but never went in. On our recent trip, my wife and toured this. It was awesome. I was very surprised how interesting it really is. The fountain is very cool. My favorite part without a doubt is the Relic Room. There is part of Jesus's thorn crown there, a mummified coffin with two children... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is one of the grandest and most beautiful palaces in Europe. Even though it does not look very impressive on the outside, it is absolutely magnificent on the inside rivaling palaces in France or England. More

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Toronto, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Fantastic collection of jewels and stunning rooms...don't miss it. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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We visited the Munich Residence on our last visit to Munich. I'd probably built up my expectations higher than I should have, and felt a little let down at the end of it. Was still an amazing place, and we're glad we went, but the self guided tour eventually got a little long and we didn't see what we were... More

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