1. Marienplatz - Marien Square and the New Town Hall of Munich
Marienplatz
is the central square in the heart of Munich; from here, you can
explore many old and wonderful buildings, churches and landmarks.
Marienplatz houses the Mariensäule, the Marian Column topped with the
golden statue of Virgin Mary, and it is also home to the Old and the New
Town Hall of Munich.
The tower of the New Town Hall houses the Glockenspiel,
a beautiful carillon that is over 100 years old. Come here at 11 a.m.
or noon to hear the Glockenspiel chime and watch the 32 life-sized
figures reenact historical Bavarian events. Look out for the golden bird
that chirps 3 times to mark the end of each show.
2. Frauenkirche - Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady
The
Catholic Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady is the landmark of Munich and
the city's largest church; it holds up to 20,000 people.
Together with the Town Hall, the sturdy twin towers of the Cathedral shape Munich's skyline and make it a great point of orientation.
You can also climb the steps of the towers - the view of Munich's cityscape and the Bavarian Alps is breathtaking.
The architectural style of the brick-built cathedral is late Gothic from the 15th century. Its famous domes atop each tower were modeled on the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Together with the Town Hall, the sturdy twin towers of the Cathedral shape Munich's skyline and make it a great point of orientation.
You can also climb the steps of the towers - the view of Munich's cityscape and the Bavarian Alps is breathtaking.
The architectural style of the brick-built cathedral is late Gothic from the 15th century. Its famous domes atop each tower were modeled on the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
3. Dachau Concentration Camp
The
concentration camp of Dachau, 10 miles northwest of Munich, was one of
the first concentration camps in Nazi Germany and would serve as a model
for all subsequent camps in the Third Reich.
Dachau visitors follow the "path of the prisoner", walking the same way prisoners were forced to after their arrival in the camp. You will see the original prisoner baths, barracks, courtyards, and the crematorium, as well as an extensive exhibition and various memorials.
Dachau visitors follow the "path of the prisoner", walking the same way prisoners were forced to after their arrival in the camp. You will see the original prisoner baths, barracks, courtyards, and the crematorium, as well as an extensive exhibition and various memorials.
4. The English Garden
Just a few blocks northeast of the Munich Residence is the English Garden, Munich's largest park. Bigger than Central Park in New York, this green oasis is a wonderful place to explore: Rent a paddle boat, stroll along the wooded paths, visit one of its traditional beer gardens, and watch the German answer to surfing on the currents of the waterway called Eisbach.5. Best Beer Halls in Munich
If
you want to drink your Bier the way it was meant to be, visit one of
the many beer halls in Munich; most of them brew their own beer, and
your drink will taste even better with a platter of local specialties
and some oompah music. You probably heard about Hofbrauhaus,
one of the most famous beer halls in Germany . but, of
course, there is more than that. Here's a list of the best Munich beer
halls, where you can experience Bavarian hospitality at its best.
6. Viktualienmarkt - The Victuals Market
Only
a few steps away from Marienplatz, you'll find the bustling
Viktualienmarkt, Munich's daily outdoor farmers market. Stroll past the
140 colorful booths and enjoy the unique flavor of this market that
boasts a great variety of fresh and regional food.
The
Viktualienmarkt, whose beginnings date back to the early 19th century,
offers everything from flowers, honey, and spices, to meat, cheese,
eggs, and pastries. Take in the garlands of sausages, mountains of fresh
vegetables, and pyramids of fruits, and let your senses be seduced.
7. Residence Palace of Munich
The edge of Munich's old town lies the Residence, the former royal
palace of the Bavarian monarchs. Today the Residence houses one of the
best European museums of interior decoration. The Residence, whose first
buildings were constructed in 1385, consists of ten courtyards and
beautiful historical gardens. The museum itself displays 130 rooms with
antique furniture, art, porcelain, and tapestries that span the
Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and the neoclassical era.
8. Deutsches Museum - German Museum
The
German Museum is located on an island in the river Isar that runs
through Munich's city center. It is one of the oldest and largest
science and technology museums in the world and boasts an impressive
collection of historic artifacts.
You can see the first electric
dynamo, the first automobile, and the laboratory bench where the atom
was first split. Other highlights of the museum include exhibitions on
astronomy, transportation, mining, printing, and photography.
9. Museums Ensemble: Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne
West of the English Garden is a unique ensemble of three museums, each of them highlighting a different period in European art. The Alte Pinakothek
is one of the oldest art galleries in the world and home to over 800
European masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the end of the Rococo. You
can see one of the biggest Rubens collections here.
The Neue Pinakothek
features art and sculpture from the late 18th to the beginning of the
20th century. Highlights include German art of the 19th century, such as
paintings from Caspar David Friedrich, and a wonderful collection of
French impressionists. The Pinakothek der Moderne is the largest museum for modern art in Germany and spotlights art of the 20th century, including photography and video.
10. Olympic Stadium of Munich
This
stadium was the site of the 1972 Summer Olympics, and its design was
revolutionary and futuristic for its time: The sweeping and transparent
canopies of acrylic glass that were modeled on the Alps are the
signature characteristic of the Olympic Stadium.
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