Hello and welcome back to everyone. We are ready to start a new adventure. Today we are going to Munich. What do you think, can we start with the presentations? So, let’s go!

Munich, a German city and the capital of Bavaria, is located on the banks of the Isar River. Third largest city after Berlin and Hamburg, Munich is one of the most important cities in Germany (famous for its cultural, economic, culinary sectors but also for the beer!). The city is ranked as one of the 20 cities with best quality of life in the world and as one of the best destinations to explore. So, after all these premises we can only expect the best from this city and we are looking forward to visit it and you? So, let’s start right now!

To know more ( what to eat, where to eat, where to have fun, things to visit…) continue to read.

We are going to open our tour getting to know the historical places of the city.

PLACES TO VISIT (MUSEUMS/THEATERS..)

Rathaus-Glockenspiel

Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau: it is the cathedral of Munich. Inside it there are many important pieces of art, prestigious organs and especially the relics of the patron saint of Munich. At the entrance of the cathedral you will find the imprint of the devil (Teufelstritt), there are various legends around this story.

it is the cathedral of Munich. Inside it there are many important pieces of art, prestigious organs and especially the relics of the patron saint of Munich. At the entrance of the cathedral you will find the imprint of the devil (Teufelstritt), there are various legends around this story. Theatinerkirche: church located in the historic center of the city in the Odeonsplatz. This church owns important historical evidence.

church located in the historic center of the city in the Odeonsplatz. This church owns important historical evidence. Peterskirche : one of the important and oldest churches of Munich. It is located near the Marienplatz. The building has a bell tower, called Alter Peter, who has eight watches and seven bells. On the top you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city.

: one of the important and oldest churches of Munich. It is located near the Marienplatz. The building has a bell tower, called Alter Peter, who has eight watches and seven bells. On the top you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city. Michaelskirche: other important church of Munich. It was known primarily for his organ and its religious theatrical representations (where took part important and famous musicians). Lots are the monuments inside the building.

other important church of Munich. It was known primarily for his organ and its religious theatrical representations (where took part important and famous musicians). Lots are the monuments inside the building. Rathaus-Glockenspiel: the town hall of the city, not anonymous at all and now we’ll see why. On top of the building, it offers a vision of a representation, the marriage between Duke William V and his wife. Every day at 11 a.m. the scene between the statuettes comes alive. A real center of attraction for tourists but also for the resident!



All the museums will list below are all situated in the Kunstareal area (in the Maxvorstadt district).

Münchner Residenz : this place has been the residence of the dukes and then the king of Bavaria. It is a mix of styles such as Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and classic. The structure is really large, in fact it includes ten yards with three complexes: the Königsbau, Maximilianische Residenz and Festsaalbau . Inside you will find many majestic rooms (Ahnengalerie, Antiquarium, Ahnengalerie and also the Cuvilliés Theatre) as well as their beautiful courtyards (one example is the Brunnenhof). The residence owns important collections of porcelain, various relics such as those located in the treasure room (in the Königsbau).

: this place has been the residence of the dukes and then the king of Bavaria. It is a mix of styles such as Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and classic. The structure is really large, in fact it includes ten yards with three complexes: the and . Inside you will find many majestic rooms (Ahnengalerie, Antiquarium, Ahnengalerie and also the Cuvilliés Theatre) as well as their beautiful courtyards (one example is the Brunnenhof). The residence owns important collections of porcelain, various relics such as those located in the treasure room (in the Königsbau). Deutsches Museum: is one of the largest museums of science and technology that houses several objects (inherent in technological and scientific sectors) from different areas of the world. Some examples of the exhibits that you can find inside are: musical instruments, astronautics, oil and natural gas, the history of the museum and so on. The museum is located on the Isar River, on a small island called Museumsinsel (Museum Island).

is one of the largest museums of science and technology that houses several objects (inherent in technological and scientific sectors) from different areas of the world. Some examples of the exhibits that you can find inside are: musical instruments, astronautics, oil and natural gas, the history of the museum and so on. The museum is located on the Isar River, on a small island called (Museum Island). Alte Pinakothek: is an art museum, one of the oldest and richest in the world. It includes a collection of thousands of paintings, including those of Flemish and Dutch. Next to the Alte Pinakothek there are the Pinakothek der Moderne (modern and contemporary art museum) and the Neue Pinacothek (an art museum with works date back to the period after the French Revolution till the Symbolism). Old or modern? It’s up to you the choice!

is an art museum, one of the oldest and richest in the world. It includes a collection of thousands of paintings, including those of Flemish and Dutch. Next to the Alte Pinakothek there are the (modern and contemporary art museum) and the (an art museum with works date back to the period after the French Revolution till the Symbolism). Old or modern? It’s up to you the choice! Bayerisches Nationalmuseum : don’t be fooled by its look (it looks like a church), this is a real museum. The building houses collections of art and historical objects, among them, there are: collection of nativity scenes (especially Neapolitan ones), musical instruments, porcelain and various paintings.

: don’t be fooled by its look (it looks like a church), this is a real museum. The building houses collections of art and historical objects, among them, there are: collection of nativity scenes (especially Neapolitan ones), musical instruments, porcelain and various paintings. Glyptothek: this building has a deceptive look, in fact, it looks like a greek temple but instead it is an ancient art museum. It is located near the Königsplatz.

this building has a deceptive look, in fact, it looks like a greek temple but instead it is an ancient art museum. It is located near the Königsplatz. Haus der Kunst : a museum is mainly used for various art exhibitions.

: a museum is mainly used for various art exhibitions. Paläontologisches Museum München : natural history museum that offers a large collection of animal and plant fossils.

: natural history museum that offers a large collection of animal and plant fossils. Stadtmuseum : is a complex of museums that are divided into : Puppet Museum, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Photographic Museum and the Film Museum (each of them with its own autonomy) where are organized permanent and temporary exhibitions (of ancient weapons, crafts…).

: is a complex of museums that are divided into and the (each of them with its own autonomy) where are organized permanent and temporary exhibitions (of ancient weapons, crafts…). BMW Museum : useless to make a thousand presentations, as this is the famous museum of the BMW cars. You can surely imagine what you can find of it, many models of cars and among them also car of the future. The building has a very modern look (and the shape to “salad bowl”) and is flanked by a skyscraper always belong to the BMW.

: useless to make a thousand presentations, as this is the famous museum of the BMW cars. You can surely imagine what you can find of it, many models of cars and among them also car of the future. The building has a very modern look (and the shape to “salad bowl”) and is flanked by a skyscraper always belong to the BMW. Schloss Nymphenburg (which literally means the castle of the nymphs) is a Baroque-style building located in the center of a vast French-style park. The interior as well as being a testimony of Baroque works contains an antique carriage museum, the Marstallmuseum and the porcelain collection of Nymphenburg. Inside the park were built numerous pavilions (Amalienburg, Apollotempel, Magdalenenklause, Apollotempel…). A curiosity about the building is that it has been chosen as the set for an old movie (last year at Marienbad).

(which literally means the castle of the nymphs) is a Baroque-style building located in the center of a vast French-style park. The interior as well as being a testimony of Baroque works contains an antique carriage museum, the and the porcelain collection of Nymphenburg. Inside the park were built numerous pavilions (Amalienburg, Apollotempel, Magdalenenklause, Apollotempel…). A curiosity about the building is that it has been chosen as the set for an old movie (last year at Marienbad). Schloss Neuschwanstein: is a castle, about two hour far from the center but it is one of the most beautiful and magical castles that exist and so we couldn’t mention it and put it in the list. Think that this is the famous castle that inspired Walt Disney fairy tales. It is a castle that is worth visiting not only for the majesty of the interior but also for the view that is absolutely magnificent. Wow!

There are so many theaters, for you some examples: Nationaltheater, Nationaltheater, Münchner Kammerspiele, Deutsches Theater München, Münchner Volkstheater.

Alte Pinakothek

ENTERTAINMENT(PUB/DISCO/PARKS…)

Maximilianstraße



Without spoiling anything, we continue to explore the city and see what has to offer. Let’s go!

Englischer Garten : the green lung of Munich. It is a large park (really large). It has an artificial river (it’s definitely not navigable, so admire it but stay away!) and Kleinhesseloher See , a navigable lake where you will also rent a pedalo. The English Garden is home to several buildings such as: Chinesischer Turm , the Monopteros (a small temple in neoclassical style), Japanisches Teehaus . People here are used to lie on the grass and enjoy hours in total relax but also stroll or going for an adventure and explore the park. A popular spot is the biergarten , a garden in which are served some alcoholic drinks especially beer.

: the green lung of Munich. It is a large park (really large). It has an artificial river (it’s definitely not navigable, so admire it but stay away!) and , a navigable lake where you will also rent a pedalo. The English Garden is home to several buildings such as: , the (a small temple in neoclassical style), . People here are used to lie on the grass and enjoy hours in total relax but also stroll or going for an adventure and explore the park. A popular spot is the , a garden in which are served some alcoholic drinks especially beer. Olympiapark : this is a very interesting place to visit. It is an Olympic Park built for the Olympic Games. It continues to host cultural, social and religious events. At the entrance of the Olympiaturm (tower that houses a bar and a little museum of the Rock ‘n’ Roll) there is a small Walk of Fame with footprints of some stars (Bon Jovi, Kiss, Elton John and Aerosmith). The Olympic Park has so many attractions and activities that you can do that the choice is really hard!

: this is a very interesting place to visit. It is an Olympic Park built for the Olympic Games. It continues to host cultural, social and religious events. At the entrance of the (tower that houses a bar and a little museum of the Rock ‘n’ Roll) there is a small Walk of Fame with footprints of some stars (Bon Jovi, Kiss, Elton John and Aerosmith). The Olympic Park has so many attractions and activities that you can do that the choice is really hard! Hellabrunn Zoo : perfect place to get to know the fauna of the place.

: perfect place to get to know the fauna of the place. Sea Life München : is a beautiful underwater tunnel (an aquarium) full of marine animals. A place suitable for young and old.

: is a beautiful underwater tunnel (an aquarium) full of marine animals. A place suitable for young and old. Walking around the city we can find many beautiful squares and picturesque streets . Let’s see some of them. Marienplatz is the main square (where is located the City Hall), then there are two others ones, Karlsplatz and Odeonsplatz . Maximilianstraße perfect for upscale shopping. Walking into the streets of Munich you’ll definitely meet the Siegestor (Triumphal Arch), Sendlinger Tor (medieval gateway) and the Hofbräuhaus , is nothing more than the most famous brewery of the city. This is ruled by the brewery, so we leave you to imagine the goodness and quality! In the end we have the Viktualienmarkt , the famous and permanent food market located between the Marienplatz and the St Peter Kirche.

and picturesque . Let’s see some of them. is the main square (where is located the City Hall), then there are two others ones, and . perfect for upscale shopping. Walking into the streets of Munich you’ll definitely meet the (Triumphal Arch), (medieval gateway) and the , is nothing more than the most famous brewery of the city. This is ruled by the brewery, so we leave you to imagine the goodness and quality! In the end we have the , the famous and permanent food market located between the Marienplatz and the St Peter Kirche. TeamEscape e AdventureRooms Munich : two escape games.

e : two escape games. As for the tour, we have something for you: Mike’s Bike Tours (bicycle tour), The Thirsty Historian Day Tours (tour to taste traditional food but also typical drinks), Munich Tours.

we have something for you: (bicycle tour), (tour to taste traditional food but also typical drinks), Eis- und Fundsportzentrum Ost: ice rink.

Munich is certainly a perfect city for the nightlife. There are so many possibilities and the options, as well as events (sdon’t miss the Oktoberfest that is held every year between September and October). The areas where the city comes alive during the night are: Schwabing, the Glockenbachvierte and Schwabing (university area with cheap local). Now let’s see closer some local.

Ksar : bar.

: bar. The Martini Club : local (mainly specializing in cocktails).

: local (mainly specializing in cocktails). Mint Club : nightclub.

: nightclub. Das LABOR : nightclub.

: nightclub. P1 : nightclub.

: nightclub. Cinema Filmtheater

Chinesischer Turm

TYPICAL FOODS

Münchner Weißwurst

The flavors of the city are, of course, part of our tour. What are we waiting for? Let’s know them now!

Münchner Weißwurst: this dish is a specialty of Munich. It is made from white sausages served with sweet mustard and pretzels (it’s a Bavarian bread that accompanies the typical dishes).

this dish is a specialty of Munich. It is made from white sausages served with sweet mustard and pretzels (it’s a Bavarian bread that accompanies the typical dishes). Obatzda : is a spreadable cream made of various cheeses. However the’re not the only ingredients in the dish. The dish is also composed of butter, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and two tablespoons of beer.

: is a spreadable cream made of various cheeses. However the’re not the only ingredients in the dish. The dish is also composed of butter, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and two tablespoons of beer. Knödel: they are dumplings with a mixture of stale bread, milk and eggs. These are often added bacon and onions or cheese and parsley. Of this dish there is also a sweet version with the fruit inside.

they are dumplings with a mixture of stale bread, milk and eggs. These are often added bacon and onions or cheese and parsley. Of this dish there is also a sweet version with the fruit inside. Kaiserschmarren: also known as the “Emperor mess” is a kind of crêpe cut into strips on which is sprinkled with powdered sugar and ribes and blueberries jam and apple sauce.

also known as the “Emperor mess” is a kind of crêpe cut into strips on which is sprinkled with powdered sugar and ribes and blueberries jam and apple sauce. The Bavarian cream is a dessert similar tothe pudding, it consists of a custard with the addition of gelatin and cream.

is a dessert similar tothe pudding, it consists of a custard with the addition of gelatin and cream. Weißbier: typical Bavarian beer.

Kaiserschmarren

WHERE TO EAT(RESTAURANTS/CAFE’..)

As well as the flavors of the city, also the places where taste them are part of our tour. Let’s know them!

Schwarzreiter Tagesbar & Restaurant: German, European, vegetarian, vegan cuisine with gluten-free menu option.

German, European, vegetarian, vegan cuisine with gluten-free menu option. Taverna Limani: Mediterranean, European, Greek cuisine.

Mediterranean, European, Greek cuisine. Dinnerhopping: American, Mediterranean, European, Italian cuisine. The peculiar thing about this restaurant is the location, ready to eat on the… bus?

American, Mediterranean, European, Italian cuisine. The peculiar thing about this restaurant is the location, ready to eat on the… bus? Mr. Pancake: American, German, European, vegetarian cuisine.

American, German, European, vegetarian cuisine. Geisel’s Vinothek : wine bar with German, European, International, Vegetarian cuisine.

: wine bar with German, European, International, Vegetarian cuisine. Restaurant Laurin : German, Austrian, European, vegetarian cuisine.

: German, Austrian, European, vegetarian cuisine. Goerreshof: German, European, vegetarian cuisine.

German, European, vegetarian cuisine. Andy’s Krablergarten : German, European, vegetarian cuisine with gluten-free menu option.

: German, European, vegetarian cuisine with gluten-free menu option. Biergarten Viktualienmarkt : bar with German and European cuisine.

: bar with German and European cuisine. Munchner Suppenkuche: German, European, vegetarian, vegan cuisine.

German, European, vegetarian, vegan cuisine. V orhoelzer Forum at the Department of Architecture TUM : cafe with European vegetarian, cuisine.

: cafe with European vegetarian, cuisine. Bergwolf: Fast food with German and vegetarian cuisine.

With this we conclude our trip to Munich, all ready for another fantastic adventure around Germany.

Let us know your opinions about this place. If you liked it or not, if you’ve been there or you’re going to go there? What do you like least and what more? We are curious to read your opinions.

A big kiss to everyone.

Below we will list the accommodations that you can find in Munich.

http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?iata=MUC&aid=960457&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1 – accommodations next to the airport

http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?city=-1829149&aid=960457&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1 – accommodations in the city.

http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?district=2292&aid=960457&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1 – accommodations in the city center.

http://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?landmark=11245&aid=960457&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1 – accommodations next to the main station, Muenchen-Pasing.

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