Feldherrnhalle Munich 1945 5

Description

Feldherrnhalle Munich 1945 5 The Munich Old Town was heavily destroyed in 1945, as the city was severely hit by 74 Allied air raids during World War II. Especially in the years 1944 and 1945, there were massive bombings that left large parts of the historic Old Town in ruins.
Extent of the Destruction
Over 50% of the entire city was destroyed, with a higher rate in the city center.
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 Monuments
Churches
Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral): Roof structure burned, towers remained intact.
Theatinerkirche: Dome and facade heavily damaged.
St. Peter’s Church (oldest church in Munich): Severely hit, tower damaged.
Asam Church: Interior damaged but not completely destroyed.
Palaces & Residences
Munich Residence: Almost completely burned out, only parts of the outer walls remained. Particularly affected were the Alte Residenz, the treasury, and the court chapel.
Nymphenburg Palace: Less damaged than other buildings, but some areas were affected.
Town Hall & Squares
Old Town Hall: Severe damage, tower remained intact.
New Town Hall at Marienplatz: Parts of the building damaged but not completely destroyed.
Marienplatz: Many surrounding buildings damaged or destroyed.
Viktualienmarkt: Large parts destroyed, later rebuilt.
Other Significant Buildings
Feldherrnhalle: Facade damaged but preserved.
National Theater: Almost completely destroyed.
Bavarian State Library: Large parts burned, huge loss of historical documents.
The Munich Old Town was one of the most destroyed inner cities in Germany. However, through rebuilding after 1945—often with reconstructions of historic buildings—the original character of the city was partly preserved, even if modern elements were incorporated.