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In the Geographic Heart of the European Continent
When Bonn was the official capital of Germany, Munich was known as the "secret capital"; the city was also called the "good-hearted capital" and even the "village of millions." In fact, Munich is not only the capital of Bavaria but is also one of Germany's most charming and lovely big cities. And not only because of Oktoberfest! This cosmopolitan city has a lot to offer: museums, theatres, concerts, operas, panoramic sites, and, especially, great style!
Attractions
In Munich, you will find several pedestrian areas and streets where cars are forbidden, as well as elegant parks and gardens that are ideal for relaxation after a long day of exploration. In fact, it is best to take one's time when visiting the city.
One of the loveliest squares in Europe, Marienplatz stretches in the heart of the Altstadt, in the middle of the city. Here, you can hear the Glockenspiel, a 43-bell carillon, ringing from the Neues Rathaus at 11 am.
The Alte Pinakothek, on Barer Strasse, showcases the works of the greatest European masters from the 14th to the 18th centuries.
The Neue Pinakothek, facing the Alte Pinakothek, features a large collection of paintings and sculptures dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Deutsches Museum is the largest museum of science and technology in the world, with eight floors. To see everything in this gigantic museum, you must cover some 20 kilometres of scientific and technological exhibits.
Once the residence of the Wittelsbach, the Residenz, on Max-Joseph-Platz, is a luminous Mannerist palace that was built for the Bavarian dukes by a team of Dutch artists. One of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in all of Europe, it was severely damaged during the Second World War and was later almost entirely rebuilt. Today, you can visit its former royal quarters, concert halls, and chapels and admire its rich collections.
The Asamkirche, a spectacular church whose real name is actually St Johann Nepomuc, displays a Rococo facade and a flamboyant interior.
The Frauenkirche, Munich's cathedral and one of the most famous sites in the city, dominates the cityscape with its twin domes.
The Bayerisches Nationalmuseum presents the history of German culture, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. It is filled with religious art.
The BMW-Museum tells the story of the renowned automobile manufacturer and its great classics.
The Glyptothek contains a lovely collection of classical Greek and Roman sculptures.
The Münchner Stadtmuseum relates the story of the city and its economic development since the Middle Ages.
The Museum Mensch und Natur, the museum of man and nature, also reveals the Earth's environmental and ecological problems.
The Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau Städtische Galerie exhibits art works from the 19th and 20th centuries, in particular those of the Blaue Reiter school, in the Lenbachhaus.
ZAM is a group of museums showcasing unusual exhibits, from chamber pots to padlocks to pedal cars.
Parks
The Englischer Garten, the famous 360-hectare park, features shaded paths, streams, ponds and swans, and is mostly known for its terraces and nudist area.
The park at the Olympiazentrum, site of the 1972 Olympic Games, includes sports facilities, lakes, bike paths, concert areas, restaurants and a soccer stadium.
The Nymphenburg Botanical Garden, one of the largest in Germany, features plants from all over the world in both its landscaping and greenhouses.
Going Out
The Englischer Garten, one of the largest municipal parks in all of Europe, boasts terraces where you can enjoy the best beer in the world. What a great way to take advantage of nature on a sunny afternoon! Maximilianstrasse is one of Munich's most elegant shopping streets and leads to Schwabing, a district of affordable bars and restaurants.
Oktoberfest has become one of the world's major public festivals, lasting 16 days from late September to early October.
Known as the Lange Nacht der Museen, the "long night of museums" is one of the greatest cultural events in Munich, during which some 70 museums and art galleries open their doors for one night in October.
Where on earth
The Isar River, a tributary of the Danube, flows through Munich, which is called München in German. A cultural, commercial and industrial metropolis founded in 1158, the city of Munich stretches along the Alps, at the southern tip of Germany. Munich's greater area is home to over 2,300,000 inhabitants, and features several beautiful, crystalline lakes.
