This elongated hallway inside a 16th-century castle embodies pure opulence. Capture the luxurious history, adorned with marble railings, painted ceilings and religious devotional items throughout the palace's oldest room.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
April-18-Oct 19 10AM-5PM (last entry 4PM);
Oct 19-March 10AM-5PM (last entry 4PM);
Closed on 1 January, Shrove Tuesday, Dec 24-25 and 31
Fee
7€
Pack
Wide-angle lens (16mm)
Model
How to get there
N48° 08' 25.9152"E11° 34' 44.454"
The image was taken from the top of the stairs after entering the Antiquarium (Room 7) in the Munich Residenzmuseum.
To get to the museum, enter from Residenzstraßeand and then use the treasury entrance. Take a left and then another left and you should see a long, baroque hallway that looks similar to the Antiquarium — but make sure to take a right before going into this hallway. You'll then enter a room decorated with seashells called the Grotto. Go straight through the Grotto and keep to the right where you'll see the entrance to the Antiquarium (Room 7).
By subway:
- Closest station: Odeonsplatz (via U3, U4, U5, U6)
- Head south on Residenzstraße toward Viscardigasse and the museum will be on the left
Address:
Munich Residenzmuseum, Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München, Germany
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
All months of the year are suitable to photograph the Antiquarium at Munich Residenzmuseum.
Visit in the early morning to get the best natural light from the windows and to find the palace less crowded. I suggest going straight to the Antiquarium to be one of the first people there. You can also find similar conditions during the midday and late afternoon.
Field tips
I recommend playing around with symmetry, but keep it interesting! I'm a big fan of interrupting symmetry by adding a focal point, like a model to your shot.
Try having your model turn slightly toward you and face the window so they get the natural light on their face.
Walk through the hall and look for details that interest you. Although this hallway looks great from this perspective, it also offers a lot of opportunity for more detailed images because of the intricate decor.
Current weather
Munich
Overcast
27o
F
Sat
34o
24o
Sun
45o
28o
Mon
42o
35o
Tue
38o
32o
Wed
38o
31o
Blue Hour
06:09
27o
Overcast
Sunrise
06:44
27o
Overcast
Golden Hour
14:32
27o
Overcast
Sunset
15:23
27o
Overcast
Do nearby
Explore all of the other rooms at the extensive Residenzmuseum. The massive palace estate has beautiful gardens and antique collections of sculptures. You can easily spend an entire day here!