The Residenz is right in the middle of Munich, on Max-Joseph Platz. The Residenz was home to Bavaria's ruling family, the Wittelsbachs. It was first built in 1623. - Wed 17 Dec 2003 02:15:23 PM No flash photography was allowed inside, so the pictures are a little blurry. This is the Ancestral Gallery - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:14:41 PM This room is called the porcelain cabinet. - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:16:35 PM aad - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:23:21 PM aaf - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:27:18 PM aag - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:38:19 PM aah - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:40:30 PM aai - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:44:50 PM aaj - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:45:23 PM The Residenz was almost completely destroyed in World War II. These pictures show before & immediately after the war. The restoration is remarkable. - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:46:02 PM These before & after pictures are even more unbelievable. The top two pictures show what the Antiquarium looked like after the war. It's since been completely restored, and is the next picture in this album. - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:47:07 PM The completely restored Antiquarium. - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:47:52 PM This entire structure is made of various types of small sea shells. - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:51:45 PM This entire structure is made of various types of small sea shells. - Wed 17 Dec 2003 01:52:00 PM The Residenz has been added on to countless times, and as a result has numerous interconnected buildings & courtyards like this one. - Wed 17 Dec 2003 02:06:32 PM
