View from the Carillon at Munich City Hall to Marienplatz 1945-4

Description

View from the Carillon at Munich City Hall to Marienplatz 1945-4 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
82 Over 50% of the entire city was destroyed, and in the city center, the rate was even higher.
82 About 90% of the old town was affected, including many significant historical buildings, churches, and squares.
82 By 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
82 Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral): Roof structure burned, towers remained intact.
82 Theatinerkirche: Dome and facade severely damaged.
82 Peterskirche (Munich’s oldest church): Badly hit, tower damaged.
82 Asamkirche: Interior damaged, but not completely destroyed.
Castles & Residences
7F82 Munich Residence: Almost completely burnt out, only parts of the outer walls remained. Particularly affected were the Old Residence, the Treasury, and the Court Chapel.
82 Nymphenburg Palace: Less damaged than other buildings, but some areas affected.
City Hall & Squares
7F82 Old City Hall: Severe damage, tower remained.
82 New City Hall at Marienplatz: Parts of the building damaged, but not completely destroyed.
82 Marienplatz: Many surrounding buildings damaged or destroyed.
82 Viktualienmarkt: Large parts destroyed, later rebuilt.
Other significant buildings
82 Feldherrnhalle: Facade damaged, but remained.
82 National Theater: Almost completely destroyed.
82 Bavarian State Library: Large parts burned, huge loss of historical documents.
The Munich Old Town was one of the most heavily destroyed city centers in Germany. However, the rebuilding after 1945 – often with reconstructions of historical buildings – partially preserved the original city character, even though modern elements have been incorporated.