Altes Schloss Schleissheim

Bavaria


The Altes Schloss Schleissheim is a mere shadow of its Renaissance self, having been altered and refashioned in the intervening centuries. It houses paintings and sculpture depicting religious culture and festivals all over the world, including an impressive collection of more than 100 nativity scenes.


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