Schloss Nymphenburg

Address	Schloss Nymphenburg 1
Admission	Admission covering most attractions is $13 for adults, free for children 6 and under. The Museum of Porcelain has a separate admission charge.
Hours	The park’s hours depend on the time of year.
Phone	089/17980

If you ever wanted to see a real castle, Schloss Nymphenburg is among Europe’s most beautiful palaces. The palace grew up around an Italianate villa built in 1663. The palace was dedicated to the pastoral pleasures of the Goddess Flora and her nymphs (hence the name). It took more than a century to complete the palace, which features frescoes by an artist depicting Florida and her nymphs. The work of various famous artists, including J. Steiler, abounds in the large palace. Also on display here are the impressive coaches and sleighs of Ludwig I. His well-known longing for the grandeur of the past can be seen in his ornately designed, completely gilded state coach, which was meant for a royal wedding that was cancelled. The palace is set in the 500-acre Nymphenburg’s park, which has several pavilions. A peaceful canal runs through the park, which has on display an English-style garden. The park is also the site for the Porzellansammlung, or Museum of Porcelain. Some of the best pieces of porcelain in the 18th century are on display here, including some stunning miniatures that have noteworthy details. They were commissioned by Ludwig I.