Nymphenburg Palace

The Nymphenburg Palace (German: Schloss Nymphenburg) is a Baroque palace in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

The palace today

The palace, together with its park, is now one of the most famous sights of Munich. It houses the "Gallery of Beauties" of King Ludwig I of Bavaria.

Related Topics:
Gallery of Beauties - Ludwig I of Bavaria

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The 200 acre (800,000 m²) park contains a number of pavilions:

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• the Amalienburg - a rococco hunting lodge including a hall of mirrors and a kennel room for the hunting dogs
• the Badenburg - containing a very large tiled bath
• the Pagodenburg - an octagonal two storied pavilion with delft tile decoration downstairs and chinoiserie upstairs
• the Magdalenenklause - a faux ruin for retreat and meditation