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Munich

Millionendorf, or the village of a million

By Emma-Jane Browne

March 5^th, 2020

Residenz

The palace of the Wittelsbach dynasty who ruled Bavaria for over 800 years. The first fort was built here in the late 14th century to reinforce the Duke. Many wings were added over the centuries, creating a composite building of Rennaissance, Baroque and Neo-classical influences.

The palace was huge, and richly decorated (Gold, gold and more gold. And hey, have some more gold). It was quite fascinating and surprisingly quiet.

Theatinerkirche

Built in the late 17th century, in the Italian Baroque style, as a gesture of thanks from the bavarian ruler for the long awaited birth of a heir.

Marienplatz

Schloss Nymphenburg

Built in the late 17th centure as the summer residence of the Wittelsbach, the Baroque palace is just outside of Munich. It was the birthplace of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, known as 'The Fairy Tale King', who went on to build the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

Peterskirche

'Old Pete' is the oldest chuch in Munich, while the current incarnation is mostly Baroque, a chuch existed on this site even before the founding of Munich in 1128.

Heiliggeistkirche

The Church of the Holy Spirit, which was quite remarkable for it's Rococo frescoes creatd by the Asam brothers.

Asamkirche

The small church, also know as St. Johann Nepomuk, was built by the Asam brothers as their private chapel. The two brothers - a painter and a sculptor - have become synonymous with the Late Baroque style in Germany.