Sunday, September 4, 2011

Munich by Jessica Rapsavage

Photo courtesy of Dave Harruff
Munich
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One hour drive from Garmisch. Train is also available.
Parking: Marienplatz underground garage. Nearest to the center Marien platz.

Marienplatz. Heart of the city. Neues Rathaus/ New city hall with the famous glockenspiel- life sized animated models re-enact a play when the clock chimes
Alt Rathaus/ The old city hall. Public bathrooms are underneath the platz in the U-Bahn station, also in the Neues Rathaus.

Viktualienmarkt. Around the corner from the Alt Rathaus. Most popular open-air market. Cheese stalls, Butcheries, Bakeries, Fruit stands, flower shops, souvineers and restuarants/ beer gardens and etc.
Find a seat anywhere and enjoy a tap beer or a pretzel outside.

Photo courtesy of Dave Harruff


Church of our Lady/ Frauenkirche / Dom. Landmark for Munich.

Church of St. Peter. Oldest parish church in Munich. City viewpoint- 306 steps to climb. Rindermarkt 1. Beautiful interior! Across the street from the Marienplatz park garage.

Hofbrauhaus. World's most famous beer hall! Pick a spot at any table even if it means sharing a table. Enjoy the smooth Hofbrauhaus beers and Bavarian specialties. 
Photo courtesy of Dave Harruff


Residence. Europe's most significant interior decorating museum. 130 rooms.

Olympic Park. 1972 Olympics. BMW Museum & World Headquarters across the street.

Alte Pinakothek. One of the oldest and most important galleries in the world. More than 800 masterpieces of European artists.

Neue Pinakothek. 18th century to 20th century art gallery.

Deutches Museum. Technical achievement museum.

Bavarian State Opera. Classical opera house. Seats 2,100 people. Max-Joseph-Platz 2.

Palaces Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, Old and New Schleissheim Palace. Major Baroque complex in Germany.

Allianz Arena. Futuristically designed football stadium.

Ruhmeshalle/ Hall of Fame. Bavarian.

Schwabing. 'Artists quarter' of Munich. English Garden- beautiful and massive public park.

Historical walking tours:
Viator.com -Hitler and Third Reich walking tour Munich
isango.com - Sites of Nazi Movement in Munich

Karlsplatz. Entrance to the historical city and pedestrian area. Underground shopping center. Winer- open air ice rink
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