The Wittelsbach Trail: A Private Tour of Munich's Royal History
The Wittelsbach Trail: A Private Tour of Munich's Royal History
The Wittelsbach Trail: A Private Tour of Munich's Royal History
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In 1180 the Emperor Barbarossa appointed his loyal vassal Otto Wittelsbach as the new duke of Bavaria. Otto would be the first of a dynasty that would rule until their downfall in the aftermath of world war one in 1918. With 738 years in power the Wittelsbach legacy is immense. Indeed, almost everything Bavaria is famous for: art, religion, lederhosen, beer and the okotoberfest, is due to the Wittelsbachs and the choices they made.
However nowhere would they leave a greater impression than in their own capital of Munich and on your tour you will follow in their footsteps through the churches, casltes, breweries and palaces they built as you learn about the individuals who ruled, from battle hardened medieval dukes to the art collecting, scandel ridden 19th century kings. Discover the good, the mad, the bad and the ugly with us and learn about the colourful personalities, shocking stories and rivalries that shaped a land and its people
Itinerary
Karlsplatz(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe old western gate of the citySt. Michael
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Renaissance church built by the Wittelsbachs at the height of the counter reformationFrauenkirche
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe medeival church where the dukes of Bavaria are buried and the mwmorial Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig IV lies.Marienplatz
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe centre of the city with the Mary's Column built by Elector Maximilian in its heart. The town hall's facade is filled with statues of the Wittelsbach.Old Town Hall
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe centre of civic power in Munich and a thorn in the side of the Wittelsbachs.Alter Hof
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe orginal castle and seat of power of the Wittelsbachs.Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe royal beer hall. Built as a brewery to fill thebroyal coffersMax-Joseph-Platz
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe royal sqaure. With the Opera house and the Residenz palace.Residenz Munchen
15 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe palace of the Wittelsbachs and centre of royal power for over three centuriesPalais Preysing
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBuilt by the Counts of Preysing as their town house and statement of the family's poltical ambition.Odeonsplatz
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe representational sqaure built by king Ludwig I with the Field Marshall's HallTheatine Church
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe barouqe church built by the Wittelsbachs as the royal chapel
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GBP 146.92
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