The architectural highlight of the Max-Joseph-Platz is the Nationaltheater, Munich's grand opera house. The opera house was built between 1811-1818 by architect Karl von Fischer.
Just five years after its completion the opera house burned to the ground. It was rebuilt two years later by Leo von Klenze, who added the monumental neoclassical portico. The theater building was destroyed in 1943 during an allied air raid and rebuilt once again in 1958-1963.
The Nationaltheater is just as impressive inside as it is outside. The plush circular auditorium has five tiers with seating for more than 2000 people.