Landshut Residence

The Landshut Residence is a Renaissance palace combining German and Italian architectural elements across two main buildings with side wings arranged around a central courtyard. The complex comprises the older German section and a later Italian wing with multiple halls and a chapel.

Duke Ludwig X started construction in 1536, first building the German section before adding an Italian wing after traveling to Mantua. These two building phases show the shift from German to Italian-influenced architecture.

The palace interior displays Renaissance paintings by Hans Bocksberger the Elder and decorative stucco work created by Italian artisans. These artworks and craft techniques shape how the rooms look and feel throughout the building.

The residence can be visited through guided tours showing halls of the Italian Building, the chapel, and the Birkenfeld Rooms. Access is in the historic town center of Landshut, and visitors should allow time for a thorough walk through the building.

The Birkenfeld Rooms contain early French wallpaper from when Count Wilhelm von Birkenfeld-Gelnhausen lived there. These fine wall decorations come from a time when such details showed elegance and European taste.

Location: Landshut

Inception: 1536

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.53610,12.15080

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48