View from the Carillon at Munich City Hall on Rubble 1945-3

Description

View from the Carillon at Munich City Hall on Rubble 1945-3 The old town of Munich was heavily destroyed in 1945, 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 bombardments that reduced large parts of the historic old town to rubble.
Extent of the Destruction
250% of the entire city was destroyed, with a higher rate in the city center.
2The old town was about 90% affected, including many significant historical buildings, churches, and squares.
2By the end of the war in 1945, Munich was a landscape of ruins, but many buildings were later rebuilt.
Key Damaged or Destroyed Monuments
Churches
2Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral): Roof structure burned, towers remained intact.
2Theatinerkirche: Dome and facade heavily damaged.
2St. Peter’s Church (oldest church in Munich): Heavily hit, tower damaged.
2Asam Church: Interior damaged, but not completely destroyed.
Palaces & Residences
2Munich Residence: Almost completely burned out, only parts of the outer walls remained. Particularly affected were the Old Residence, the Treasury, and the Court Chapel.
2Nymphenburg Palace: Less damaged than other buildings, but some areas were affected.
City Hall & Squares
2Old City Hall: Severe damage, tower remained intact.
2New City Hall at Marienplatz: Parts of the building damaged, but not completely destroyed.
2Marienplatz: Many surrounding buildings damaged or destroyed.
2Viktualienmarkt: Large parts destroyed, later rebuilt.
Other Significant Buildings
2Feldherrnhalle: Facade damaged, but remained intact.
2National Theatre: Almost completely destroyed.
2Bavarian State Library: Large parts burned, huge loss of historical documents.
The old town of Munich was one of the most heavily destroyed city centers in Germany. However, through the reconstruction after 1945 – often with reconstructions of historical buildings – the original character of the city was partially preserved, even as modern elements were incorporated.