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Schloss Nymphenburg
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Schloss Nymphenburg 1 |
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| Admission |
Admission covering most attractions is $13
for adults, free for children 6 and under. The Museum of Porcelain
has a separate admission charge. |
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| Hours |
The park’s hours depend on the time
of year. |
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| Phone |
089/17980 |
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If you ever wanted to see a real castle, Schloss Nymphenburg is
among Europe’s most beautiful palaces. The palace grew up
around an Italianate villa built in 1663. The palace was dedicated
to the pastoral pleasures of the Goddess Flora and her nymphs (hence
the name). It took more than a century to complete the palace, which
features frescoes by an artist depicting Florida and her nymphs.
The work of various famous artists, including J. Steiler, abounds
in the large palace. Also on display here are the impressive coaches
and sleighs of Ludwig I. His well-known longing for the grandeur
of the past can be seen in his ornately designed, completely gilded
state coach, which was meant for a royal wedding that was cancelled.
The palace is set in the 500-acre Nymphenburg’s park, which
has several pavilions. A peaceful canal runs through the park, which
has on display an English-style garden. The park is also the site
for the Porzellansammlung, or Museum of Porcelain. Some of the best
pieces of porcelain in the 18th century are on display here, including
some stunning miniatures that have noteworthy details. They were
commissioned by Ludwig I.
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