Marstall, Royal riding hall in Altstadt-Lehel, Germany.
The Marstall is a classical riding hall and stable building in central Munich decorated with bronze horse head reliefs and ornate portal entrances. The facade features carefully crafted decorative details including busts at the main entrances and reflects the architectural style of the Royal Residence.
Architect Leo von Klenze designed the building in 1822 as a royal riding hall and integrated it into the Munich Residence complex. Over time it was adapted and now serves as backstage space for the adjacent Residenztheater.
The building now serves as a workshop and backstage area supporting the Residenztheater's productions and performances. This role has made it an important part of Munich's performing arts infrastructure over the last two centuries.
The building sits on Marstallplatz in the old town, very close to the Royal Residence and Court Garden. Visitors can easily reach it by walking through the central historic streets, and the exterior is visible to the public year-round.
The building originally served both as a riding instruction space and as stables for the royal horses, showing the breadth of its function. This combination of two purposes within a single classical structure demonstrates the practical elegance of Klenze's design.
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