Nymphenburg Palace is one of Munich's top attractions and one of the few not in or near the downtown area. It's about a half-hour by tram west of the center of the city.
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| Schloss Nymphenburg (almost impossible to get the whole thing in one shot) |
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| From the back |
Built in the latter part of the 17th century, the palace was the longtime summer residence of Bavarian rulers, a distinction it carries to this day, though it is more of a public edifice and tourist destination. It is 700 meters from end to end and the host to several art museums as well as a residence. It also, I am told, hosted the equestrian events at the '72 Olympics. A canal several city blocks long leads up to the front gates.
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| The canal leading up to the front |
But the real attraction, at least to me, is the grounds. The palace is surrounded by 500 acres of wide gorgeous real estate, with forested areas and open spaces. The only downside is that this place is no secret, so even with all the space it can be fairly crowded until you get deep into the grounds.
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