Orlando Haus

The Orlando House, at the corner of Platzl and Pfisterstrasse in Munich's Old Town, is an architectural highlight dating from 1900. Designed by the architect Max Littmann, the five-story corner building stands out for its German Renaissance forms, with the richly decorated ground floor, complete with an open staircase and arcade, especially catching the eye. The building is named after the composer Orlando di Lasso, whose former residence stood on the same spot. Today, the listed landmark houses restaurants and other food and drink venues on the ground floor and in the cellar, along with offices. Since 1997, the property, which extends at the rear to Falkenturmstrasse, has belonged to the Messerschmitt Foundation and invites visitors to linger in the historic Old Town.