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Munich Residenz palace timing - avoid tour group chaos with early morning strategy

This place is MASSIVE like seriously the largest city palace complex in Germany and most people dont realize how incredible the interiors are. The treasury room contains actual crowns and jeweled artifacts while the court chapel is baroque overload that'll make your eyes water. €9 entry but honestly one of europe's best palace values.

Avoid 10am-2pm when tour groups completely take over every room. I went at 8:30am right when doors opened and had entire royal chambers to myself which was absolutely surreal. Download Rick Steves audio app instead of paying €4 for their basic audio guide - way better commentary.

Take U3/U6 to Odeonsplatz station, use Residenzstraße exit and you're literally right there. Budget minimum 2-3 hours because this complex is enormous - 130 rooms open to public. The antiquarium hall is the largest renaissance hall north of the alps but most people rush through. Skip the hofgarten unless you have extra time - pretty but nothing compared to those insane baroque interiors. Pro tip the treasury closes 30 minutes before main palace so hit that first.

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craigwanders
16/11/2025

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