Media in category "Sections of the Münchner Residenz" The following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. Be sure to see both the seashell-adorned grotto in the Grotto Courtyard, and the beautiful water feature in the Fountain Courtyard. But a few musts to tick off are the Italian Renaissance Grotto Courtyard, the lavishly adorned Antiquarium banquet hall and the gilded mouldings in the Baroque Ancestral Gallery. Neue Pinakothek However, the prime jewel of the museum is the famous Antiquarium. With gothic castle foundations (dating back to 1385) it expanded way beyond that to over 130 rooms and 10 courtyards housing the Seat of Governance and Bayerish Dukes and Kings from 1508 to 1918. This "Powder Cabinet" was accessible from the rear chambers of the Electoral Apartments on the upper storey of the Antiquarium building. Now, over thirty years later, and hundreds of one-way tickets, we’re experienced global nomads … still lovin’ it and still married! Another highlight is the Residenz' shell grotto. 3. Munich, Residenz, Grotto Wall Stock Image - Image of yard… Grotto court, courtyard in Munich Residenz, palace in city center once residence of the Bavarian Kings.Construction of the grotto begun in 1583. Wow great photos and interesting story! Why not a shell grotto? The Munich Residenz offers a lot to visitors. We started our journey in our 20s and never looked back – first moving to Africa, grabbing a one-way ticket to adventure. In fact, it’s the first stop on the palace tour. Located behind the Green Gallery and the Old Treasury (erected by Prince Regent Luitpold in 1897 and now the museum ticket desk and shop), the Kitchen Courtyard took its name from the cooking facilities that once occupied the ground floor of the Royal Palace. Grotto Courtyard (Grottenhof)From 1581 to 1589 Duke Wilhelm V had a summer palace built around a gardened courtyard next to the Antiquarium, which had been erected under Duke Albrecht V.. Good idea! And then I was on Pinterest one day, you could call me a Pinaholic and I stumbled upon a picture that was so beautiful of the a room inside the Residenz. Too bad, it's delightfully under-touristed and historically interesting, despite being mostly a post WWII recreation. Keep in touch! The complex includes buildings of various styles and has 10 courtyards. Not meaning to disparage the work of the Renaissance artists, but this has to be one of the biggest arts and crafts projects of all time. It does boggle the mind. Chris, this grotto has to be the most detailed shell work that I’ve seen anywhere – hands down. How cool they were able to rebuild it and from photos! This had to have been done before the days of baggies. Munich Philharmonic Orchestra members perform works by masters such as Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart. But what it really wants to be when it grows up is a shell grotto; just like the lollapalooza at the Residenz in Munich. ... but we still could see from the outside the magnificently decorated artificial grotto. Construction of the Black Hall c. 1590. Munich Residenz - our choice for the afternoon free time. Hazelle Jackson: “The earliest grottoes were shrines built over sacred springs in ancient Greece. I came away thoroughly shell-shocked. The latter was erected in 1867 especially on the occasion of the World Exhibition in Paris. ... but we still could see from the outside the magnificently decorated artificial grotto. There were so many intricate rooms we explored - the grotto, the hall of antiquities, multiple chapels. i am trying to retrieve my jaw, which dropped to the floor as i viewed these images! Apparently this is very common. These rooms have housed the Treasury since the reconstruction of the Munich Residence after the Second World War. 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Be sure to see both the seashell-adorned grotto in the Grotto Courtyard, and the beautiful water feature in the Fountain Courtyard. ~James, Truly a bizarre yet interesting place to visit it is. The intricate workmanship is amazing. You’ll be drawn in by its opulent architecture, elaborate room decorations, and displays from the former royal collections. The Munich Residenz (Münchner Residenz, Munich Residence) is the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs of the House of Wittelsbach in the centre of the city of Munich, Germany.The Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany and is today open to visitors for its architecture, room decorations, and displays from the former royal collections. Or here’s another one, you could insert alligator heads into large shells. Through the archway is the inner courtyard and ticket office, where we picked up an audio-guide that can be used for both the Treasury and the main palace itself. View all posts by gallivance.net, Wow! The court theatre of 1751-55 designed by François Cuvilliés the Elder (now called the Cuvilliés Theatre) was destroyed in the Second World War. From the outside, it looked like a boring, plain building in the city center, no different from the other buildings. Amazing – both the grotto, *and* that it was rebuilt from photographs. Left Brain Meets Right Brain: Behind the Scenes at Gallivance. After it was demolished, Bavarians lovingly collected shells for its reconstruction, an inspirational story. 2014-08-06 München, Residenz 039 Grottenhof (15093853622).jpg 5,740 × 3,829; 15.03 MB When you have one of everything, what do you get next? If you look closely at the door, you’ll see that most of it is covered with pea-size shells, and I can’t imagine how many it took. Enter the palace of the Munich Residence, the former home of Bavarian rulers from the House of Wittelsbach, and you are sure to be dazzled by the rich furnishings, paintings, sculpture, tapestries, bronzes and porcelain in architecturally fascinating rooms. Any sea town worth its name used to have shops crammed with tourist items made of shells and often shells you could buy. It’s like a mosaic, so many shells! The back story about the recreation from photographs was amazing. If you happen to find yourself with a free day in Munich, a visit to the Residenz is most definitely worth it. How has the southern saunter been? Grotto of St John the Theologian. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The Court Chapel has given its name to the narrow court entered from Residenzstraße through a large gateway flanked by lions. ~James. Grottenhof (Grotto Courtyard) of the Munich Residenz. It was decorated with rocks and shells, and had the vibe of an underwater sea cave. Walking into the courtyard and seeing this grotto is a shocker. Classical music enthusiasts should attend a recital in the Old Court Chapel, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed concerts. ~Jame, Thanks Andrew. Munich Residenz front of Perseusbrunnen (Perseus Fountain) The delightful (albeit freezing cold) Grottenhof (Grotto Court) housing the palace’s Perseus Fountain Bookmark the permalink . ~James, Hey Stacy. The groundbreaking was in 1385, and it expanded into a 130-something room mini-city. Berg Palace, Royal House to Royal Prison. Notable Rooms to See in Munich Residenz. Munich Residenz - our choice for the afternoon free time. , Thanks Bama. The latter was erected in 1867 especially on the occasion of the World Exhibition in Paris. Thanks for sharing! While much of Munich was harmed during WWII, the Residenz had comparably less damage. Your detailed and interesting post brings up all sorts of questions about these marvelously, quirky creations. ( Log Out / BTW, I sent you an email with a question about a book recommendation. Its courtyard replaced a garden and is bounded in the east by the Green Gallery of 1731-33, designed by François Cuvilliés the Elder. James the happy hour comment cracked me up! ~ Lefteris –> Greek Fan. Incredible! 2. Media in category "Sections of the Münchner Residenz" The following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. Wouldn’t want to be the person who had to count all those shells! Entry to the Residenz Museum and the Treasury comes at a fee, although combination tickets are available. Traditional tourist attractions are fine, but there are lots of interesting outliers that deserve some attention as well. But what it really wants to be when it grows up is a shell grotto; just like the lollapalooza at the Residenz in Munich. There’s even a massive family … The Residenz is quite a museum and I’m sure you’d enjoy it. The Grotto of the Munich Residenz . Thanks for the link to our post on the shell grotto in Munich. Thanks Lu. ~James. Grotto court, courtyard in munich residenz, palace in city center once residence of the bavarian kings. Explore the various courtyards within the Residenz. Great travel tail and photos to match. The Residenz is open every day except public holidays, but opening times vary seasonally, so check the website for details. Wonderful! The north wing opposite the new Court Garden contained entrance and reception rooms and the monumental Imperial Staircase. There are some rooms from the Renaissance period, such as the magnificent Antiquarium, a hall with a decorative vaulted ceiling that was used for banquets and receiving guests, and an interesting shell grotto, to one side of an inner courtyard. In all honesty, the best way to see Munich Residenz is to spend at least 2 days at this place. I would love to see this one. I can not imagine this being built built once but then again? Next we walked around the palace itself which takes over an hour. All the best for the new Year Peggy. Explore the courtyards within the Residenz. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. It dreams about a change of scenery and some relief from the heat; going home with a Minnesota tourist would be nice. Hofapotheke München-Innenraum.JPG 1,280 × 1,600; 185 KB You must have seen a few grottos in your travels. ~James. In the 17th century, the Fountain Courtyard with its characteristic gable architecture was frequently used as a representative setting for court tournaments. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It was also renamed the “Comité Courtyard” after the Comité Cuvilliés, an initiative of private individuals who made the renovation of the theatre possible by collecting donations. But the Residenz began life humbly. A golden statue of Mercury is the centerpiece, and when the royal family was home, red wine flowed from the mermaids’ breasts and dripped from Medusa’s head. The buildings around the Imperial Courtyard were erected from 1612 to 1618, in the reign of Duke Maximilian I. Very elaborate looking. So they took photographs of the rest. The first plans for Linderhof Palace are drawn up. Many of the famous grottoes have a religious theme (statue of Mary, etc.) The castle built in 1385 in the north-eastern corner of the city as it was then, ... Grotto Courtyard buildings, 1581-1586. This modest, shell-encrusted box doesn’t complain as it sits, day after day, on a Miami Beach tourist shop shelf. But, there’s an inspirational story of its subsequent reconstruction. Munich Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour (From US$19.13) Munich City Hop-on Hop-off Tour (From US$22.71) The Ultimate Munich History Experience with a Local: Private & Personalized (From US$112.33) Munich City Pass: Admission to 45 activities and Public Transport (From US$56.42) See all Residenz experiences on Tripadvisor Grotto Court: This room was secluded for the king and was made of shells, crystals, and bronze figures. There was a shell shop (now out of business) that used to have a VW out front. The Shell Grotto Since then it has been known as the Apothecary Courtyard. An interesting example is the Grotto Courtyard, named after a grotto there that is decorated with shells and adorned with a fountain. 2016.08.10. The small triangular area between the Antiquarium, the Grotto Courtyard building with the Rich Rooms on the first floor and the Green Gallery is known as the "Puderhöfchen" because a small room overlooked it in which wigs were sprinkled with white powder (Puder) in the 18th century. It served as both their posh residential digs and the seat of government for all Wittelsbach dukes, princes, and kings. Wow, the hours of work that must have gone into that is mind boggling. Amazing what the human spirit can imagine. Image Editor Save Comp As for the European extravaganzas, neat! ( Log Out / Anytime I see a project with this level of detail (also mosaics), I wonder how on earth they keep track of everything. I have been to Munich several times, for Oktoberfest , shopping, restaurants, and partying at the Hofbrauhaus (which is a large beer hall and mini Oktoberfest in itself ). Media in category "Grotto (Münchner Residenz)" The following 31 files are in this category, out of 31 total. ~James, how’s the saunter been? Change ), “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain. Munich Residenz front of Perseusbrunnen (Perseus Fountain) The delightful (albeit freezing cold) Grottenhof (Grotto Court) housing the palace’s Perseus Fountain Bookmark the permalink . The palace also has a mirror room modeled on a similar room in the Munich Residenz. The Nazis had an effort to hide all the really valuable art to protect it from Allied bombers, but couldn’t manage to get it all hidden. It’s interesting that the original inspiration goes back to the early Greeks, and natural caves. | 뮌헨 | 뮌헨 레지덴츠 궁전(Munich Residenz) 박물관 오늘은 뮌헨 시내를 돌아보기로 했다. Munich Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour (From US$19.46) Munich City Hop-on Hop-off Tour (From US$23.11) The Ultimate Munich History Experience with a Local: Private & Personalized (From US$113.61) Munich City Pass: Admission to 45 activities and Public Transport (From US$57.41) See all Residenz experiences on Tripadvisor The Residenz in Munich, Germany is the former royal palace and truly massive. As the name suggests, this enormous palace was the residence and seat of government of the Wittelsbach dynasty who ruled Bavaria, first as Dukes and Electors and later as Kings of Germany. the construction of the grotto begun in 1583, the grotto is completed by statues and a … At the moment I’m having to put in a lot of hours myself. Alison, It’s interesting about the photos Alison. I’ve read a few accounts of post-war Germany, and it was a dismal place. Others, such as the Comité Courtyard opened in 1958 or the intimate Cabinet Garden next to the Court Church of All Saints, assumed their present form only during the reconstruction of the Residence. The tours kick off at the Grottenhof (Grotto Court), home of the wonderful Perseusbrunnen (Perseus Fountain), with its namesake holding the dripping head of Medusa. This is one of the reasons I wanted to visit Europe - I love having the opportunity to walk through history. We have seen a few small garden grottoes in France, but nothing like this. Hard to imagine all the work it took to built it. Duke Maximilian I had the Chapel Courtyard erected from 1603 to 1630 to the west of Wilhelm V's Grotto courtyard buildings. The experience humbled us, imbuing a worldview that sustains us today. Simplify Your Life: It’s Your Money – Keep More of It! And the backstory makes it even more interesting. - Hall of splendour Next door is the Antiquarium (1750), to my mind among the most beautiful spots in the whole city. München: Residenz (Grottenhof) Beginning in 1583, Duke Wilhelm V built the Grottenhof (Grotto Courtyard), a gardened court next to the Antiquarium which takes its name from the grotto on the west façade of the Antiquarium, complete with fountain and shell decoration. Over time these evolved into temples and were popular in ancient Rome, where the term “nymphaeum” was used for both formal temples dedicated to water deities and artificial grottoes surrounding public fountains. Oh you’ve made this Florida girl’s heart race with joy! Munich, Residenz, Grotto Wall Stock Image - Image of yard… Grotto court, courtyard in Munich Residenz, palace in city center once residence of the Bavarian Kings.Construction of the grotto begun in 1583. The Residenz in Munich, Germany is the former royal palace and truly massive. The Residenz also houses the Cuvilliés Theatre, which was designed by the architect François Cuvilliés and provided the setting for the premiere of Mozart’s opera Idomeneo in 1781.The Cuvilliés Theatre and the Court Church of All Saints of the Residenz still host concerts today. It dreams about a change of scenery and some relief from the heat; going home with a Minnesota tourist would be nice. It’s beyond bizarre … but in a good way. It is an amazing sight and such a contrast to the rest of the palace. Now, over thirty years later, and hundreds of one-way tickets, we’re experienced global nomads … still lovin’ it and still married! Media in category "Grotto (Münchner Residenz)" The following 31 files are in this category, out of 31 total. Back to Ecuador huh? Munich Residenz Castle. Munich Residenz. It certainly sets the bar for shell art. But what it really wants to be when it grows up is a shell grotto; just like the lollapalooza at the Residenz in Munich. 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