Munich: A Journey Through History & Culture

A Baroque mansion in Munich, southern Germany, Palais Porcia served as a residence for Count Fugger and is Munich's oldest still existing Baroque-style palace, built in 1693 by Enrico Zuccalli in Italian Baroque style.

A monument to Elector Maximilian II Emanuel, a bronze statue showing the Bavarian prince in victorious pose, holding a sword in his right hand and commemorating his conquest of Belgrade in 1688.

A museum showcasing the history of hunting and fishing in Germany and territories currently part of it, featuring exhibits of stuffed animals, fishing tackle, and hunting weapons over several centuries.

A historic building dating back to 1310, the Old Town Hall in Munich features a mix of architectural styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and neo-Gothic, with its Grand Hall hosting notable events, including Goebbels' speech in 1938.

A gate tower, historically known as the Talburgtor or Lower Gate, originally constructed in the late 12th century and rebuilt several times, with its final iteration being a late Gothic-style tower destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt in 1972.

A bronze statue of Juliet Capulet, a replica of the original in Verona, depicting the heroine in a gown with her left arm bent across her chest, rubbed by thousands to bring good luck. Her shiny right breast is a testament to this long-standing tradition.

A Gothic hall church and hospital church in Munich, southern Germany, featuring Rococo frescoes and stucco ornament by the Asam brothers, and a tower with a lantern dome of characteristic Munich type. It was remodelled in the 18th and 20th centuries after suffering damage and destruction.

A film museum that holds an extensive collection of historical films, focusing on German silent films, work of German film immigrants, New German Cinema, and Munich film history, with a special emphasis on restoration and making its collection accessible to the public and research.