Fürstenried Palace in Munich is an elegant Baroque hunting lodge built between 1715 and 1717 by architect Joseph Effner for Prince-Elector Maximilian II Manuel of Bavaria. The palace was constructed from the conversion of an existing noble manor house and served as both a recreational residence and a royal retreat. After a fire in 1726, the palace was given to Maria Amalia of Austria on the occasion of the birth of the future Maximilian III Joseph. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the palace had various uses: aristocratic residence, temporary asylum for French Trappist monks and even a military hospital during several conflicts, including the German-French wars and the First World War.
Located in the south-west of Munich, the palace has a remarkable avenue connecting it to Nymphenburg Palace. It consists of a three-storey main building, flanked by two smaller side pavilions and surrounded by outbuildings situated around a courtyard of honour. From 1925 onwards, the palace became a Catholic spiritual centre and retirement home, a function it continues to fulfil today for the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. Its Baroque park is particularly known for its centuries-old trees and an exceptional horticultural tradition, which has seen the production of refined fruits and vegetables, including asparagus and artichokes, over the centuries. The large garden was restored in the 19th century by Carl von Effner, who preserved the splendid row of lime trees that form the perspective leading towards Munich.
The Fürstenried Palace, a listed building, retains rare original Baroque features in its interiors, despite numerous renovations and restorations. It occupies a discreet but important place in Munich's history, having hosted personalities such as Queen Maria Anna of Saxony and King Otto I of Bavaria, who lived there until his death in 1916. Today, the building is a testament to Bavarian Baroque architecture and a peaceful spiritual retreat for Munich residents.
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