Nymphenburg Palace, Baroque palace in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Germany.
Nymphenburg is a baroque palace in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany. Its central pavilion, built of Kelheim limestone, rises three storeys under a shallow reddish roof, with a fountain jet playing before the entrance. Long three-storey wings with red tile roofs stretch to either side, ending in corner pavilions; the whole front measures 632 metres north to south.
Construction began in 1664 as a gift from Elector Ferdinand Maria to his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy following the birth of their son. Later generations expanded the estate with side wings and pavilions in the park.
The name refers to nymphs from ancient mythology, figures that appear in frescoes and sculptures across the estate. Visitors today can still see the original rooms where Bavarian rulers spent their summer months and welcomed guests.
Three museums are located on the grounds and display carriages, porcelain and natural history collections. Guided tours through the state rooms are only available at certain times, so planning your visit in advance helps.
The palace's frontal width of 632 metres on the north–south axis surpasses that of Versailles. In 1863 Nymphenburg hosted the only meeting between King Ludwig II and Otto von Bismarck, who stayed connected with him through a lifelong correspondence. In 1972 the Olympic dressage competitions were held against the palace backdrop.
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