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Munich: Royal residence of Bavarian kings

Martin RoddewigMarch 31, 2016

The Wittelsbach dynasty ruled Bavaria for more than 700 years. Until 1918, Munich was home to the royal family. The influence their passion for architecture and for art had on the city is still visible to this day.

Deutschland München Gondel am Schloss Nymphenburg
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/S. Hoppe

Munich: Royal residence of Bavarian kings

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