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  • Marienplatz, Munich

    1. Marienplatz

    Taking the train from the airport we got off at Marienplatz in the city center, probably the most popular place all over Munich. Pic 1 was taken from the stairs as we were approaching the ground...   more
  • Dachau - Concentration Camp, Munich

    2. Dachau - Concentration Camp

    The term holocaust is an ancient word derived from the Greek language—"holos" (whole) and "kaustos" (burned)—but following the conclusion of World War II the term took on an entirely new meaning. The...   more
  • Schloss Nymphenburg, Munich

    3. Schloss Nymphenburg

    For the time being I can’t write much about the castle itself or its interior, because I was here only briefly, for an early Sunday morning walk with Richie. But this is something I enjoyed very much,...   more
  • Oktoberfest, Munich

    4. Oktoberfest

    When you think of festivals the first thought which comes to your mind may very well be Oktoberfest! If you are going to Oktoberfest you must go to Munich. Any place else is a cheap imitation....   more
  • Viktualienmarkt, Munich

    5. Viktualienmarkt

    The Viktualienmarkt is Munich’s premier place to shop for fresh produce, dairy, bread, and Bavarian specialties. In the heart of the Viktualienmarkt, you find a beer garden; shaded by hundred-year old...   more
  • Englischer Garten, Munich

    6. Englischer Garten

    What a surprise and delight to find the English Garden in Munich. The English Garden (Englischer Garten), not only is gigantic in size but is a source for many activities from sightseeing, relaxing,...   more
  • Olympiapark & Olympiastadion, Munich

    7. Olympiapark & Olympiastadion

    The Olympiapark in Munich, Germany, is an Olympic Park which was constructed for the 1972 Summer Olympics. The general area comprises four separate sub-areas: Olympic Area: Includes the Olympic...   more
  • Neues Rathaus - New Town Hall, Munich

    8. Neues Rathaus - New Town Hall

    New Town Hall (Neue Rathaus) is the most impressing building on Marienplatz. It was built between 1867 and 1908 in neo gothic style. Although it houses the administrative offices of the City...   more
  • Deutsches Museum, Munich

    9. Deutsches Museum

    For the last 2 years all my Bavarian friends have been telling me how wonderful this place is. The only way to shut them up seemed to be to go. So yesterday (22-4-13) I did. I enjoyed it. There’s a...   more
  • Frauenkirche, Munich

    10. Frauenkirche

    Fraunenkirche (church of our Dear Lady ) is the Cathedral of Munich. This roman catholic church was built in gothic style, designed by Jorg von Halsbach. It was consecrated in 1494 (it took only 20...   more
  • Residenz, Munich

    11. Residenz

    Munich Residenz (Munchner Residenz) was the seat of government and residence of Bavarian Kings from 1508 to 1918 but opened to the public in 1920! The first building on the site was erected in 1385...   more
  • Schloss Neuschwanstein, Munich

    12. Schloss Neuschwanstein

    Neuschwanstein is a fairy tale castle (actually, Disney used it as his inspiration for Cinderella's castle in Disneyland). In castle terms, Neuschwanstein is young. The castle was constructed between...   more
  • Hofbräuhaus, Munich

    13. Hofbräuhaus

    There has not been a place like this around; but a couple come close to replicate the beer fame. The locals and the tourists like the fun and noise and music, going into the night. Of course beer...   more
  • Peterskirche, Munich

    14. Peterskirche

    St Peter’s church(Peterskirche) –also known as Alter Peter(Old Peter)- is one of the oldest churches in Munich. It’s a roman catholic church that was built in 1368 in gothic style replacing the one...   more
  • BMW Museum, Munich

    15. BMW Museum

    The new BMW Museum is currently under construction (2005) and won't be ready until 2007. Thankfully there is a temporary display at a special building underneath the Olympic Tower, but unfortunately...   more
  • The Alps, Munich

    16. The Alps

    The Bavarian Alps include the most beautiful landscapes of Germany. Lakes, snow, hiking, great food, ... Don't forget to pass by the Romantische Strasse (the romantic street), the lake at Chiemsee and...   more
  • Pedestrian zone between Marienplatz and Karlsplatz, Munich

    17. Pedestrian zone between Marienplatz and Karlsplatz

    Although we could take the train and avoid the cold it was nice to walk from Marienplatz to Karlsplatz. It’s an almost straight 900 meters long pedestrian route which gets packed by locals and...   more
  • Castles, Munich

    18. Castles

    We went on an escorted tour of this castle which was a short (one hour) trip from Munich. We stopped at the base of an extensive park to take the short hike to one of Ludwig II's many castles. The...   more
  • Altstadt - Old Town, Munich

    19. Altstadt - Old Town

    This is the center of Munich, with the city's best-known places to go. Surrounded by a ring of streets, it contains the city's most famous churches, beer halls, the Rathaus (City Hall), and museums....   more
  • Asamkirche, Munich

    20. Asamkirche

    When I came to Munich to visit Richie & Doreen, Asam Church was high on my wish list. I realised that it is located almost in the city centre, not far away from underground station Sendlinger Tor. So...   more
  • Karlsplatz (Stachus), Munich

    21. Karlsplatz (Stachus)

    This famous square is officially called Karlsplatz, but locally it's only known as Stachus. It is located at a big city gate which was constructed in the 14th century. Elector Karl Theodor was...   more
  • Alte Pinakothek, Munich

    22. Alte Pinakothek

    The museum quarter in Munich houses 3 different painting galleries: Old Pinakothek (13th to-18th century), New Pinakothek(19th century) and Modern(20th century). All of them worth to be visited but...   more
  • Beergardens and Beerhalls, Munich

    23. Beergardens and Beerhalls

    Munich is justly famous for its beer halls. Not just the Hofbrauhaus, but all of them. Socializing here is what the Germans do in their evenings. Bavaria brews all kinds of beers, not just the usual...   more
  • Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall, Munich

    24. Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall

    This is merely a "walkthrough" the arches for entry into the Marienplatz Square. There is no museum inside; just some offices above. The building was constructed in 1470-1480, even though there is...   more
  • Theatinerkirche, Munich

    25. Theatinerkirche

    Theatine church (Theatinerkirche) is a catholic church that was built between 1663 and 1690 in Italian baroque style by architect Agostino Barelli. It is dedicated to Saint Cajetan (1480-1547)...   more

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