Nymphenburg

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | 573 words | Copyright

Nymphenburg , group of châteaus and a large park, Munich, Bavaria, S Germany. The main building is the Nymphenburg château (built 1664–1728), which belonged to the dukes (later kings) of Bavaria. Also noteworthy is Amalienburg (1734–39), a small baroque hunting château designed by François de Cuvilliés. A famous porcelain factory was founded at Nymphenburg in 1747. By the Treaty of Nymphenburg (1741) Spain promised Charles Albert of Bavaria (see Charles VII , emperor) its support in his attempt to secure the imperial election.

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