It is a teamwork of architecture and landscape architecture that makes the Nymphenburg Palace a fine piece of art. Elector Ferdinand Maria and his spouse ordered the palace‘s construction on occasion of the birth of their successor to the throne in 1664. In 1701 the palace was enlarged by lateral galleries and residential pavilions. Later on the hunting lodge became a vast summer residence in absolutistic style.

With the years the park was decorated with statues and most important gods of the Olymp. From broad stairs visitors get to access the main building and big hall.

Today Nymphenburg Palace accommodates the “Gallery of Beauties” of King Ludwig I as well as different art collections. The interiors of the castle are open to public, where amongst other rooms the one can be seen in which Ludwig II of Bavaria was born.

More information: http://www.schloss-nymphenburg.de/englisch/palace/index.htm

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Picture Nymphenburg Palace, city side, Bernardo Bellotto (gen. Canaletto), in 1761