Nymphenburg Palace

17th century1664Germany

CountryGermany

RegionMunich

Period17th century

Year Built1664

About Nymphenburg Palace

A Baroque palace and one of the largest royal palaces in Europe. The Gallery of Beauties has 36 portraits of beautiful women commissioned by Ludwig I. The gardens cover 180 hectares. Birthplace of King Ludwig II.

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