The collection of miniature paintings in the Residenz is one of the most important of its kind in existence. They range from the 16th to 19th centuries. Some paintings are smaller than the size of a hand. They served as prints and gave art lovers the opportunity to see masterpieces they could not view in person
The Wittelbachs have a rich collection of European porcelain. The development of European porcelain from the 18th to 19th century can be seen here.
The dining tables are laid with silverware and porcelain to demonstrate the status ad wealth of the Wittelsbach rulers.
Upon ascending to the throne in 1825, King Ludwig I (not to be confused with King Ludwig II of Bavaria) embarked on a large scale extension of the Residenz and built this royal residence.
This gallery consists of mirrors and painting collected by the Wittelsbach family.
This chapel was the private place of worship for Maximilian I and his wife. It was here that he kept his collectioon of precious relics and the bodily remains of saints.
Maximilian I built this chapel in the 17th century. Members of the court prayed on the grounfloor while the royal family prayed on the gallery which is near their apartments.
The room is reserved for the exclusive guests of the king when the king was in Munich.
The imperial state rooms were built by Maximilian I in the 17th century.
