Palais Lerchenfeld

The Palais Lerchenfeld in Munich's Altstadt-Lehel district is a historic landmark built in the Rococo style around 1730. Originally designed as a three-story residence for a estate administrator, its facade stands out for its rich stucco decoration, attributed to Johann Baptist Zimmermann. After being almost entirely destroyed in World War II, the building was restored and rebuilt in the 1950s and 1970s, with the historic facade preserved. Today the property houses the Städtische Friedhöfe München (Munich Municipal Cemeteries) and the Städtische Bestattung (Municipal Funeral Services). Visitors can admire the elegant Rococo facade, which received the state capital's facade award in 2005, while the interior is reserved for municipal offices.