More than three million tourists visit Munich every year. What attracts so many people here? World class museums and old churches, beautiful palaces and picturesque parks, famous beer and beer gardens... Maybe you find some time and in addition to social events visit Munich's places of interest?
If there is no much spare time, just walk in the old town, starting in the
heart of Munich - on Marienplatz: enjoy the carillon and the clock show at
the tower of the
New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) - every day at 11, 12 and
17 o'clock, climb on the tower of
St. Peter church (Alter Peter)
to have a nice view over the city, visit
Cathedral church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) or
Asam church, and do not forget about the well-known food market -
Viktualienmarkt.
But there are also:
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Guided tours in double-decker-buses through Munich: this one or this one |
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Alte, Neue Pinakotheks, Pinakothek der Moderne are the famous Munich's art galleries (old, new, modern) |
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Nymphenburg palace - the summer residence of the Bavarian monarchs, with a park and pavilions |
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Botanical garden is very beautiful in any season (and it is not far from the Nymphenburg palace) |
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Olympic park with the Olympic stadium and tower: in 1972 Munich was the capital of the XX Summer Olympic Games, and these days the city competes to host the Winter Olympic Games of 2018 |
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Sealife aquarium - it's right in the Olympic park |
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BMW museum - automobile history and future |
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... and many-many other attractions in Munich |
A few more links about Munich
| Last modified: April 6, 2011 |