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Why
Nymphenburg Castle
is special
 The
Nymphenburg Castle is a sprawling palace with a spacious, well-tended park. It
lies just west of Munich and was used as a summer royal residence.
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Nymphenburg Castle
Construction
began in 1664. Over the next 150 years, new buildings were gradually added
laterally on both sides. It grew to be one kilometer (half mile) wide.
The
Great Hall, Gallery of Beauties, and the park are the top three attractions of
Nymphenburg Castle (which is also known as Nymphenburg Palace).
The
18th century Great Hall (Steinerer Saal) has grand ceiling frescoes and
elaborate Rococo stuccowork. Concerts were (and still are) held in this sizeable
room.
Portraits
of several dozen women that King Ludwig I deemed attractive cover the walls in
the Gallery of Beauties. One is of the infamous dancer Lola Montez who seduced
many luminaries, including Liszt and the king (Lola eventually helped cause
Ludwig to lose his throne).
The
Nymphenburg Castle park is perfect for strolling. It is scattered with lawns,
statues, fountains and swan-swimming ponds. It also has various pavilions
including a Rococo hunting lodge with a striking circular halls of mirrors.
Other
tourist magnets include carriage, sleigh and porcelain exhibits.
Nymphenburg
Castle lies just several kilometers (2 miles) from the center of Munich. It is
quickly reached by public transportation.
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