Münzhof

Munich


The former Münzhof (mint) has a pretty courtyard that's remarkable for its three-storey Renaissance arcades dating from 1567. An inscription on the western side of the building reads Moneta Regis (Money Rules), particularly apt words for this well-heeled part of Europe. The building now houses the agency charged with protecting Bavaria's many historical monuments.


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1. Alter Hof

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2. Schatzkammer der Residenz

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3. Residenzmuseum

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4. Neues Rathaus

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5. Munich Residenz

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6. Cuvilliés-Theater

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7. Altes Rathaus

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8. Spielzeugmuseum

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