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. Cuvilliés-Theater VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Opened in 1753, this
masterpiece of theatre
architecture was designed by Practical Information
Residenzmuseum: Max-Joseph-
François de Cuvilliés, and is Platz 3. Map 2 C3.
considered to be Europe’s Tel (089) 29 06 71.
finest surviving Rococco
theatre. The world premiere Open 1 Apr–15 Oct: 9am–6pm
daily; 16 Oct–31 Mar: 10am–5pm
of Mozart’s Idomeneo was daily. &
staged in the theatre on ∑ residenz-muenchen.de
29 January 1781.
Cuvilliés-Theater: Residenzstraße 1.
Tel (089) 29 06 71.
Open varies.
Transport
 Odeonsplatz.
. Schatzkammer V
Room V’s collection includes items
such as the Bavarian crown insignia
and a sword belonging to Duke
Christoph of Bavaria.

Entrance

Nationaltheater

Schatzkammer
Besides royal insignia, liturgical vessels and various
everyday objects, the treasure house contains some
unusual gold and jewellery items. The star attraction of
Room III is this small equestrian statue of St George, the
work (1586–97) of Friedrich Sustris.

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