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Residenz Royal Palace


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 147 attractions in Munich
Traveler Description:  The former residence of the Bavarian Wittelsbach kings has been a museum since 1920.  Heavily damaged during World War II bombing raids, the museum... more »
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Attraction type: Historic home, Art museum, Castle
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: Max-Joseph-Platz 3 Munich, Bavaria
Germany
Tel: 49 89 2906 71

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5 of 5 stars
macrent2   80 contributions
Indiana, USA
Mar 9, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

This is one of the most interesting to visit in Munich! Put this at the top of your list of Must-See-List! I visited the Residenz Royal Palace in the morning and was pleased at how few people were there compared to in the afternoon. With a combined Residence and Treasury ticket you will be busy for a good half of... more

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5 of 5 stars
redeco   1,460 contributions
Warren, Massachusetts
Jan 29, 2009
6/7 found this review helpful

One of the highlights of my recent visit to Munich was an afternoon self-guided tour of the Residenz palace complex begun in the fourteenth century. I bought the combination ticket that includes the Residenz, the Treasury, and the Cuvillies Theater. The latter cost an extra 4 Euros, but it was well worth the time, effort, and expense. The Residenz was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lyn71785   13 contributions
Oxford, Ohio
Jan 10, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

The Munich Residenz is a completely reconstructed palace. There is spectacular architecture, historical furnishings and decor and stunning grand halls. If you want a feel for royal Munich, go here! I recommend getting the combined ticket for the Residenz and the Treasury. Visit the Residenz first, leave to get lunch at one of the nearby cafes, then return for the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Linnybee   185 contributions
North Vancouver, Canada
Jul 2, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

This was one of my favourite places in Munich and was well worth the reasonable entrance fee. Make sure you get an audio guide, my husband and I found it really useful in informing us on the history of the particular room we were in. There are so many rooms and they are all different but all very opulent. If... more

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4 of 5 stars
thomas1181   23 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Jun 17, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

The Resdienz was gorgeous. If you are into history or museums, you probably already have this near the top of your list of things to do. If you're going to be in Munich on a Sunday, put it at the top. The Residenz was bombed extensively during WWII, but continuous remodeling has restored much of what was lost. There is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Osheawalsh   26 contributions
Delaware
Jun 25, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

The Munich Residenz was without a doubt one of the most elaborate and beautiful places we visited in all of Germany. The incredible collection of art, furniture, plasterwork...everything was simply incredible. They offer those hand held "tour wands" in various languages so you can tour the museum at your own pace, stopping to listen at each station using an assigned... more

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5 of 5 stars
matraveller   25 contributions
Jan 28, 2006
18/18 found this review helpful

The Residenz was one of our favorite attractions in Germany. We preferred it over the Nymphenburg Palace and Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau and the Wurzburg palace. What a vast concentration of art and furniture and stunning rooms, and what was so nice was that we were allowed to take it at our own pace, no rushing through like on an organized... more

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2 of 5 stars
chewpei   72 contributions
Downers Grove, IL
Jul 29, 2005
5/8 found this review helpful

We went here after several of Ludwig's castles and were obviously disappointed. The castle tours are informative and interesting, just long enough for the average attention span. This place is huge and the audio guide is too detailed for the average tourist's level of interest. The treasury section was more enjoyable. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jul 3, 2004
23/24 found this review helpful

I was misled by the guide book into thinking that the Residenz stays open till 8 pm on Thursdays. It doesn't. I entered at 5.15, and from the moment I arrived I found myself being chased around by attendants eager to shut up shop. You need two hours here, not 45 minutes, and although I saw most of the state... more

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4 of 5 stars
ぴっぴ   101 contributions
川西市
Aug 28, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

外観は堅牢なイメージですが、中に入ってみると素晴らしい美術品、財宝の数に驚かされます... 見学コースは、午前、午後と... more

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Residenz Royal Palace Address

Max-Joseph-Platz 3, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Tel: 49 89 2906 71