Grünwald, Bavaria

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Grünwald is a municipality in the district of Munich, in Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the right bank of the Isar, 12 km southwest of Munich (centre). As of 2005 it has a population of 10,869.

Grünwald castle in the Isar valley
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Grünwald castle in the Isar valley

Grünwald is best known for its medieval castle of the Wittelsbach, for the Bavaria Film Studios (one of Europe's biggest and most famous movie production studios), and as a domicile for many prominent and rich people. The castle today houses a branch of the Bavarian Archaeological Museum.

Coordinates: 48°02′N 11°31′E


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