Munich, Germany: Imperial Grandeur in the Residenz

Published: May 4, 2011, 3 p.m.

b'The Residenz was the palace of the Wittelsbach family, who ruled Bavaria for more than 700 years. The Wittelsbachs were always trying to keep up with the Habsburgs \\u2014 their Austrian imperial rivals \\u2014 and this extravagant, rococo palace was designed for maximum "show off." For more information on the Rick Steves\' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com.'