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Nymphenburg Palace

The Bavarian Sanctuary of Nymphs and Kings

Nymphenburg Palace

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Welcome to the Palace of the Nymphs

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Welcome to Nymphenburg Palace, a sprawling masterpiece that stood in open countryside when its first stone was laid in sixteen sixty-four. You are standing at what was once the 'borgo delle ninfe', or the 'Castle of the Nymphs', a name chosen by Henriette Adelaide of Savoy to evoke a mythical, pastoral paradise. This palace was not just a residence; it was a grand 'thank you' gift from Elector Ferdinand Maria to his wife after the birth of their long-awaited heir, Maximilian the Second Emanuel, which secured the future of the Wittelsbach dynasty. Direct your gaze at the central pavilion. While it looks like a unified whole today, it began as a single cubic Italianate villa designed by Agostino Barelli. Over the next two centuries, five successive rulers expanded it into the six hundred and thirty-two meter wide facade you see now—wider even than the Palace of Versailles in France. As you walk toward the entrance, imagine the royal family escaping the cramped, formal quarters of the Munich Residenz to spend their summers here, surrounded by the lakes and gardens that gave this place its magical name.

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01Welcome to the Palace of the NymphsWelcome to the Palace of the Nymphs: Welcome to Nymphenburg Palace, a sprawling masterpiece that stood in open countryside when its first stone was laid in sixteen sixty-four.
02The Stone Hall: A Rococo MasterpieceThe Stone Hall: A Rococo Masterpiece: Step inside and look up—prepare to be dazzled by the Steinerner Saal, or the Stone Hall. This massive grand hall spans three floors of the central pavilion and serves as the architectural heart of the palace.
03Beauties and the Mad KingBeauties and the Mad King: Moving into the south pavilion, you will find one of the most talked-about rooms in the palace: King Ludwig the First's Gallery of Beauties.
04The Hidden Park PalacesThe Hidden Park Palaces: Beyond the main walls lies the Nymphenburg Palace Park, an area stretching across one hundred and eighty hectares.
05Keep Exploring the Wittelsbach LegacyKeep Exploring the Wittelsbach Legacy: Your journey through the world of the Bavarian electors is only just beginning. As you leave the main palace chambers, there are two more treasures nearby that offer a completely different perspective on royal life.

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It covers Welcome to the Palace of the Nymphs, The Stone Hall: A Rococo Masterpiece, Beauties and the Mad King, and The Hidden Park Palaces, with practical context and details to notice during the visit.

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