Palais Almeida

Palais Almeida is a neoclassical mansion in the Maxvorstadt district with a three-story facade organized in nine bays, featuring a central projection adorned with pilasters and a balcony above the arched entrance. The structure now functions as office and commercial space while retaining its protected heritage status.

The mansion was built in 1824 by Jean Baptiste Métivier on the site of the former Church of St. George, following the French classical principles established by Joseph Effner. After suffering severe damage during World War II, it underwent complete reconstruction between 1952 and 1953, with the original design largely preserved.

The building carries the name of a Portuguese nobleman who settled in Bavaria during the 1800s and established his family here. This connection to a foreign aristocratic lineage made the structure a meeting point between Munich society and Southern European nobility.

The building sits on Brienner Straße and is easy to spot from the street thanks to its distinct neoclassical facade in the Maxvorstadt neighborhood. Since it now serves as private office space, visitors can appreciate the architecture from outside.

During its postwar reconstruction, the roof was rebuilt with a noticeably flatter profile than the original design, subtly altering the skyline of the facade. This change reflects how rebuilding efforts sometimes introduced practical updates alongside historical preservation.