Palais Woronzow

Palais Woronzow is a three-story city palace located in Munich's Altstadt district with ten architectural bays across its facade. The building displays a rusticated base on the ground level with decorative stucco ornaments framing groups of four windows on each upper floor.

Built between 1807 and 1808 by master mason Franz Ignaz Kirchgrabner, the palace was renovated in 1823 to include a ballroom on the first floor. This modification reflected its transformation into a venue for major social events rather than just a private residence.

The palace served as a hub for Munich's high society gatherings and celebrations throughout the 19th century. Its ornate interiors and central location made it a preferred venue for the city's elite to host formal events and receptions.

The palace now houses a Bavarian judicial office and is not open for public tours or visits. You can still view its exterior architecture and facade design while walking through the Altstadt neighborhood.

King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria made one of his final public appearances when he visited on October 12, 1825, dying just the next day. This encounter links the palace to the twilight moments of an important reign in Munich's history.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1807

Architectural style: Empire style, Neoclassical architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

Address: Herzogspitalstraße 12

GPS coordinates: 48.13785,11.56796

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23