Alter Hof Castle Munich (München)

Archaeological findings confirm that a castle complex already existed on this site in the 12th century. After the first division of Bavaria in 1255, the Alter Hof became the residence of Duke Ludwig II. His son, Ludwig the Bavarian, later elevated the complex to the first permanent imperial residence in the Holy Roman Empire. From the 13th to the 15th century, the Alter Hof was the residence of the Wittelsbach rulers. It also housed the Rentamt and various financial authorities. During World War II, the palace suffered significant damage and was rebuilt in a simplified form after 1950. Parts such as the Pfisterstock and Brunnenstock were completely reconstructed. Later, the Burgstock and Zwingerstock were renovated by the Free State of Bavaria. The Gothic oriel on the Burgstock is the setting for a legend about the young Ludwig the Bavarian and a monkey.