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Germany > Bavaria > Munich > Munich

Munich

N 48°8.075', E 11°34.466'
2011-06-15
http://www.muenchen.de/
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Munich is one of the largest cities in Germany. It is the second most visited city in Germany, after Berlin. And Bavaria is the most visited region in the country.

If you have several days or a week in Germany, the choice is clear - stay in a hotel near the train station in Munich and travel throughout the region.

Munich is a non-typical German city, so don't expect to see traditional Germany here. Despite the fact that the historical center was rebuilt after the war in its original form, it doesn't look like a real German old city.

There are no skyscrapers in the city. No building can be taller than Frauenkirche, the symbol of Munich. The church towers are widely visible because of local height limits. According to the narrow outcome of a local plebiscite, city administration prohibits buildings with a height exceeding 99 m in the city center. Since November 2004, this prohibition has been provisionally extended outward and as a result, no buildings may be built in the city over the aforementioned height. The south tower is open to those wishing to climb the stairs and offers a unique view of Munich and the nearby Alps.

Frauenkirche in Munich as seen from St. Peter
Frauenkirche in Munich as seen from St. Peter ©Chris 73 / Wikimedia Commons


"Step of the devil" in Frauenkirche ©Yuriy Buriak


Frauenkirche
Frauenkirche ©Yuriy Buriak

The city has other famous churches: St. Peter's Church (XII century), St. Michael's Church (1583-1597), the most beautiful church in the city - Azamkirhe (1729-1771), is considered a masterpiece of European late baroque.

One of the city symbols is a hog that heroically died in the name of German sausages =) Rub his snout and you'll be wealthy.

Munich hog
Munich hog ©Yuriy Buriak

Munich has a lot of museums, the most famous of which is Residence Museum. Also known are Pinakothek, Glyptothek and German Technical Museum.

Marienplatz with the new City Hall is the heart of the city. Munich City Hall is one of the most beautiful in Germany. Every day at 11 am, 12 pm and 5 pm the tower clock strikes and puppet show starts. There is a viewing platform on the 85-meter tall tower.

City Hall in Munich
City Hall in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak

There's a food market (Viktualienmarkt) in 150 meters from Marienplatz. This is an open-air market in the city center, which offers all sorts of top quality food products. There are six statues of famous Munich citizens on the market.

English garden in Munich is one of the largest urban parks in the world. It appeared in 1789, when China tower was established, which is now the main attraction of the park. There is a subway along the park, so it's quite easy to reach, for example, the Studentenstadt station, then pass the student dormitories and walk in the park in the downtown direction.

Chinese tower in the English garden in Munich
Chinese tower in the English garden in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


English garden in Munich
English garden in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak

The second big park is the Olympic Park, which was built for the Olympic games of 1972. The park has a 290-meter tall TV tower. There's an observation deck on the top, which offers views of the city and the Alps on a clear day. There's also a rock museum in the TV tower.

TV tower in the Olympic Park in Munich
TV tower in the Olympic Park in Munich ©Maximilian D?rrbecker (Chumwa) / wikipedia.org


Rock museum on the TV tower in Munich
Rock museum on the TV tower in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


Rock museum on the TV tower in Munich
Rock museum on the TV tower in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


Rock museum on the TV tower in Munich
Rock museum on the TV tower in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


Rock museum on the TV tower in Munich
Rock museum on the TV tower in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


The Alps are visible in clear weather.
The Alps are visible in clear weather. ©Yuriy Buriak


Allianz Arena stadium
Allianz Arena stadium ©Yuriy Buriak


Olympic Park in Munich
Olympic Park in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


View of Munich from the TV tower
View of Munich from the TV tower ©Yuriy Buriak


View of Munich from the TV tower
View of Munich from the TV tower ©Yuriy Buriak


View of Munich from the TV tower
View of Munich from the TV tower ©Yuriy Buriak


Olympic Park in Munich
Olympic Park in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


View of Munich from the TV tower
View of Munich from the TV tower ©Yuriy Buriak


Olympic Park in Munich
Olympic Park in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


In 2011, Munich was still hoping to get the Winter Olympics-2018.
In 2011, Munich was still hoping to get the Winter Olympics-2018. ©Yuriy Buriak

The world's largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, has been held in Munich on the meadow of Therese (Theresenwiese) since 1810. This is the most popular tourist attraction of the country. Every year more than 6 million tourists come here. In fact, this festival is held in many German cities, but the most famous one is, of course, in Munich.

Far away is Theresienwiese, the Oktoberfest site.
Far away is Theresienwiese, the Oktoberfest site. ©Yuriy Buriak

The Hofbräuhaus am Platzl is a beer hall in the center of Munich, Germany. The inn was originally built in 1598 by Bavarian Duke Maximilian I. It was built as an extension of the original Hofbräu brewery, but for Weissbier (wheat beer). The general public was admitted only in 1828 by then king Ludwig I. On 24 February 1920 Adolf Hitler organized the first of many large publicity and propaganda events to be held at the Munich Hofbräuhaus. During this event he outlined a twenty-five point programme of ideas, which were to become the basis of the Nazi Party.

Hofbrauhaus, a famous beer hall
Hofbrauhaus, a famous beer hall ©Yuriy Buriak

Near the the Olympic Park you can find the BMW plant. The tallest building in the form of four cylinders is a huge BMW museum (BMW World) that was opened in 1973. The museum is dedicated to BMW cars and motorcycles from the very first brand to prospective future models. You can visit the plant with a tour, check out information here.

BMW plant in Munich
BMW plant in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


BMW plant in Munich
BMW plant in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak


BMW plant in Munich
BMW plant in Munich ©Yuriy Buriak

Other attractions in Munich:
Nymphenburg Palace
Allianz Arena stadium
Thermal water park on the outskirts
Munich filmstudio, information at the official website

Information about Munich:
Urban transport (PDF maps)
Website for planning trips by Munich public transport
Map of Munich attractions with descriptions
Make a maximum zoom in Google Maps and watch the city from a 45-degree side.

Curiously, Munich is translated into Italian as Bavarian Monaco, and it creates confusion.

©Nastya Myronets


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Comments (Total: 8)

2014-11-19 18:11 # 1 іван шимчак
супер

2014-11-28 21:15 # 2 munich-insider.ru
фотки сурер!

2016-03-02 19:30 # 3 Дарія
Дякую! Чудова стаття!

2016-03-07 12:19 # 4 Оксана
Подивована!!!Жодного слова про могилу Степана Бандери на Мюнхенському кладовищі.Вважаю,про Великих Украінців треба памятати скрізь і кожному.

2016-03-21 09:10 # 5 Татьяна
Главное, чтобы Вы помнили про своих "великих"

2016-04-19 16:48 # 6 Вася
супер дуже допомогли

2017-03-07 11:45 # 7 Карл Гринберг
Я как немец, живущий среди отсталых славян, просто восхищен своей великой настоящей Родиной, слава Германии!!

2018-06-26 11:00 # 8 VG17
Якісна стаття, дякую.

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