The Munich Residenz was the home of the Wittelsbach Dukes, Electors, and Kings of Bavaria between 1508 and 1918, with subsequent rulers extending the building until it reached the scale of the current buildings. While it was damaged by fire in 1729 and by bombing during World War II, visitors today will still be awed by the royal apartments and court chapel. You can also pay a visit to the Treasury to see the Bavarian crown jewels, or attend a concert in the Old Residenz Theater.