Close-Up of the Carillon at the Town Hall Tower Munich 1945-2

Description

Close-Up of the Carillon at the Town Hall Tower Munich 1945-2; Photo; Licensed article; Original: 5740×4315; Photographer: Unknown;0 Licensable; Rights: A9 Bleek/zb Media. In 1945, Munich’s old town was heavily destroyed, as the city was severely hit by 74 allied air raids during World War II. Particularly in the years 1944 and 1945, there were massive bombings that left large parts of the historic old town in ruins.
Extent of destruction
Over 50% of the entire city was destroyed, and in the city center, the rate was even higher.
About 90% of the old town was affected, including many significant historic buildings, churches, and squares.
At the end of the war in 1945, Munich was a landscape of ruins, but many buildings were later rebuilt.
Important damaged or destroyed architectural monuments
Churches
(Munich Cathedral): Roof truss burned down, towers remained intact.
: Dome and facade heavily damaged.
(Munich’s oldest church): Heavily hit, tower damaged.
: Interior damaged but not completely destroyed.
Palaces & Residences
Munich Residence: Nearly completely burned out, only parts of the outer walls remained. Particularly affected were the Old Residence, the Treasury, and the Court Chapel.
Nymphenburg Palace: Less damaged than other buildings, but some areas affected.
Town Hall & Squares
: Severe damage, tower remained intact.
: Parts of the building damaged, but not completely destroyed.
: Many surrounding buildings damaged or destroyed.
: Large parts destroyed, later rebuilt.
Other significant buildings
: Facade damaged but preserved.
: Nearly completely destroyed.
: Large parts burned, enormous loss of historical documents.
Munich’s old town was one of the most heavily destroyed city centers in Germany. Yet, through reconstruction after 1945 13 often with reconstructions of historic buildings 13 the original character of the city was partially preserved, even if modern elements have been incorporated.