Tag: Wittelsbacher
The dynamics of the borders of Bavaria – Bavaria
With an area of 70,550 square kilometers, the Free State of Bavaria is the largest state in the Federal Republic of Germany. Even in a European comparison, Bavaria ranks quite…
Ludwig Prince of Bavaria and his fiancee about their wedding – Munich
The Odeonsplatz as a copy of the coronation? Two weeks after the huge enthronement of King Charles in London, Ludwig Prince of Bavaria, 40 years old and great-great-grandson of the…
Homage to Franz Duke of Bavaria in the Pinakothek der Moderne – Munich
No, confirms Franz Herzog von Bayern when asked, he doesn’t have empty walls at home. And as always, the 89-year-old’s answer is a bit rogue. “I still have a second…
Würm Canal between Allach and Karlsfeld: flowing history – Munich
More than 400 years ago, the Wittelsbach family had the Würm Canal dug: as the origin of the technically sophisticated network that supplies their castles. The body of water is…
Würm Canal between Allach and Karlsfeld: Flowing History – Munich
The Wittelsbach family had the Würm Canal dug more than 400 years ago as the origin of the technically sophisticated network that supplies their castles. The body of water is…
Franz Duke of Bavaria publishes his memoirs – Bavaria
If Bavaria were still a monarchy, he would be its king. The head of the Wittelsbach family will soon be celebrating his 90th birthday and looks back on traumatic childhood…
Bavaria: millions for the Wittelsbacher – thanks to the compensation fund – Bavaria
Established by the Free State to support the then ruling family, a century later the question arises as to whether this foundation is still up to date. At least that’s…
Photography in the Kingdom of Bavaria: The toys of the vanity maniacs – Bavaria
The new medium radically changed the everyday life of the Wittelsbach family. On the one hand, the ruling house used the new technology for advertising purposes, on the other hand,…
Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich: Welche Filme über Sisi sich lohnen – München
Die Heimat der Kaiserin Sie war ein Christkind – und ein Münchner Kindl: Geboren wurde Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie von Wittelsbach an Heiligabend im Jahr 1837. Ihr Geburtshaus, das von Leo…
The Battle of Ampfing as a historical drama – Bavaria
Like the bells of a herd of cows gone wild. That’s what it sounds like when more than a hundred sword blades rattle against each other. In addition, fervent battle…