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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Residenzmuseum &
Schatzkammer: Max-Joseph-
Platz 3. Tel 089-29 06 71.
Open Apr 1–Oct 15: 9am–6pm
daily; Oct 16–Mar 31: 10am–5pm
daily. & Staatliches Museum
Ägyptischer Kunst:
Hofgartenstraße 1. Tel 089-28 92
76 30.  Odeonsplatz. Open
10am–8pm Tue, 10am–6pm
. Antiquarium Wed–Sun. & Cuvilliés-Theater:
This magnificent vaulted chamber, with its stunning Residenzstraße 1. Tel 089-21 85
frescoes, was begun in the second half of the 16th century 01. Open phone to check. &
to house the royal collection of antiquities. ∑ residenz-muenchen.de
Transport
 Odeonsplatz.

Cuvilliés-Theater
Designed in
1751–3 by François
de Cuvilliés, this is
Europe’s finest
surviving Rococo
theater and is still
in use today.

Main entrance

. Schatzkammer
The rooms of the treasury hold many
priceless artifacts, including liturgical objects,
jewelry, and items of gold. The highlight of
Room V is the Bavarian crown jewels.

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