Alte Münze, Renaissance landmark in Münchner Altstadt, Munich, Germany
Alte Münze is a building in Munich's old town that combines Renaissance and Neoclassical features. It has a four-wing structure with an inner courtyard whose arcades are supported by red marble columns.
The building was constructed between 1563 and 1567 as royal stables and later transformed into a royal mint in 1809 under architect Johann Andreas Gärtner. In 1632 it was looted by Swedish forces, which set the stage for its long period of decline.
The name refers to its past role as a royal mint where Bavarian coins were produced. Visitors today can see how the courtyard layout reflects the working needs of the historical coin production.
The building currently houses the Bavarian State Office for Monument Conservation and the inner courtyard is open to the public. Plan time to view the arcades and courtyard architecture at a relaxed pace.
A lesser-known detail is the presence of a chamber of art and curiosities on the second floor that collected rare objects until the early 1800s. This collection reveals the artistic and scientific interests of Munich's court society.
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