Palaces are truly spectacular places, whether they are small, large or more or less beautiful. All of them have a lot of history, and in each of its corners you will be able to discover many details about the personalities that lived in them since their construction. Today I would like to write about the Nymphenburg Palace , which is in Munich and was built as a summer residence for members of the Bavarian elite.
It is to the west of the city and is a majestic building that the Duke of Bavaria ordered to be built in 1664 to celebrate the birth of his son. Designed by Agostino Barelli, the central part was designed in the style of Italian villas. They lived there every summer for several decades and generations, and it is currently open to the public and is the seat of the House of Wittlesbach.
Reconstructions
Five different dukes have passed through the palace, and all of them made different constructions to suit their tastes. The first to carry out works was precisely Maximiliano Emanuel, for whom the castle was built when he was born. The first thing he did was add pavilions and galleries , making the sides more extensive. The renovations continued for several years until the look it has now was achieved.
What to see today
Today, Nymphenburg Palace houses a spectacular museum of ancient sleighs and carriages, all of them having participated in various historical events such as coronations or appointments. There is also a large collection of Nymphenburg porcelain , one of the most beautiful German porcelains out there. The park that there is also very remarkable, with a very beautiful design and created by the same designer as that of the gardens of the Palace of Versailles in Paris.