Antiquarium — Attraction in Munich

One of those places that makes you stop mid-step and just mutter “wow.” Built in the late 1500s under Duke Albrecht V, it was originally designed to display the Wittelsbach family’s collection of antiquities. hence the name, but today it’s the sheer scale and artistry of the hall itself that steals the show.

The vaulted ceiling stretches on and on, covered in frescoes that mix mythological scenes, allegories, and playful details that reward a slow gaze. Marble busts line the walls, each one seeming to stare back at you like an audience of history. Walking down the checkerboard floor feels less like being in a gallery and more like stepping into a Renaissance stage set designed for grandeur.

What struck me most was the combination of scholarship and spectacle, this was a space built not just to collect ancient art, but to broadcast power, culture, and refinement. Even with all the treasures of the Residence, the Antiquarium holds its own as the palace’s crown jewel. It’s the kind of room you leave reluctantly, glancing back one more time because you know you won’t see anything quite...

Antiquarium (Room 7) is a 66-metre long hall richly decorated room and a real highlight of the Residenz Museum. This is considered to be the most lavish Renaissance hall north of the Alps and reason enough to pay entry fee into Residence.

The hall was built for Duke Albrecht V (1568-1571) for his collection of antique sculptures. Today you are able to view numerous busts and window decorated with over 100 views of towns, markets and palaces that existed during the 16th-century.

For full on and unobstructed views of Antiquarium, best to visit first thing in the morning so that you can make your way here prior to...

It's a good place to learn about Bavarian monarchy and also regional history. It costs around 11 euro, however it's worth the money. A must go when you are in Munich, especially if it is a rainy day. There are audio guides to pick up (included in the ticket price). Purchase a ticket to visit both the treasury and...