Entrance Gymnasium with Bomb Damage in Munich 1945

Description

Entrance Gymnasium with Bomb Damage in Munich 1945 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 1944 and 1945, there were massive bombings that reduced large parts of the historic Old Town to rubble.
Extent of Destruction
0002 Over 50% of the entire city was destroyed, with the rate being even higher in the city center.
0002 The Old Town was about 90% affected, including many significant historical buildings, churches, and squares.
0002 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
0002 Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral): Roof structure burned, towers remained intact.
0002 Theatine Church: Dome and facade heavily damaged.
0002 St. Peter’s Church (oldest church in Munich): Heavily hit, tower damaged.
0002 Asam Church: Interior damaged, but not completely destroyed.
Palaces & Residences
0002 Munich Residence: Almost completely burned out, only parts of the outer walls remained. Particularly affected were the Old Residence, the Treasury, and the Court Chapel.
0002 Nymphenburg Palace: Less damaged than other buildings, but some areas affected.
Town Hall & Squares
0002 Old Town Hall: Severe damage, tower remained intact.
0002 New Town Hall at Marienplatz: Parts of the building damaged but not completely destroyed.
0002 Marienplatz: Many buildings in the surrounding area damaged or destroyed.
0002 Viktualienmarkt: Large parts destroyed, later rebuilt.
Other significant buildings
0002 Feldherrnhalle: Facade damaged but remained intact.
0002 National Theater: Almost completely destroyed.
0002 Bavarian State Library: Large parts burned, huge loss of historical documents.
The Munich Old Town was one of the most destroyed city centers in Germany. However, through reconstruction after 1945 – often with reconstructions of historical buildings – the original city character was partially preserved, even if modern elements have been incorporated.