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It is the largest Gothic brick church north of the Alps and the largest hall church (naves of equal height) of the world. The Frauenkirche is topped by two copper onion-domed towers recognizable from a distance. The apparent difference in height between the two towers is not an optical illusion: the north tower is 12 centimetres taller than the south tower.…

The southern section starts near Odeonsplatz and the Residenz museum, and extends north along the students' quarter of Schwabing. More populated than the northern section, a surprisingly high number of people utilize their lunch break to lay in the sun in the Garden.…

At over twice the size of New York's Central Park and dating back to 1789, the Englischer Garten begins at the very center of Munich just north of the Residenz museum and Odeonsplatz, and continues north just over 5 km. The park is divided into two distinct sections by the circular city expressway called Mittlerer Ring.…

Allianz Arena is the homestead of the wold famous FC Bayern Munich and its less known rival TSV 1860 Munich. Moreover, it was the venue of the opening match and a semifinal of the Football World Cup 2006. This make it a must-see for the football enthusiast. It was opened in 2005 as one of the most modern sport stadiums and features a unique architecture.…

In the beginning it was one of the smaller residential palaces, now it is the biggest Baroque palace in Germany. It is possible to enter the palace. However, considering that only a few rooms are open to the public and that there is only scarce furnishings, it may not be worth the entrance fee, unless you are interested in the gallery of paintings of the numerous female friends of King Ludwig I.…

The Bavaria Film Studios were founded in Geiselgasteig, just outside Munich's city limits, in 1919 by the film producer Peter Ostermayr. Alfred Hitchcock made his first film, "The Pleasure Garden" in 1925.…

Munich's first parish church was started in the twelfth century, but ongoing additions and renovations have kept artists busy for centuries. During a city fire in 1327, the church was damaged and in 1607, the tower (called Alter Peter) was struck by lightning. The side altars, which have already been renovated, are accessible, as is the immense, multi-columned gilded marble main altar.…

The ,,Hofgarten" (courtyard garden) is located just north of the Residenz building, at Odeonsplatz. This is a splendid royal garden, inspired by Versailles, with a nice pavillion in the middle, where tango dancers gather each Thursday. Along the sides of the Hofgarten, there are paintings of important events in Bavarian history in a chronical order.…

The Chinese Tower in the center of the English Garden is a 25 m (82 ft) high pagoda with several stories, constructed in 1789 to 1790, and rebuilt after World War II in 1952. Nowadays, it is surrounded by a beer garden and a Bavarian oompah band performs on the 2nd story on the weekend.…

Another of King Ludwig's large collections is contained in the Glyptothek: one of the greatest Greek and Roman sculpture collections in all of Germany. The collection is based around a core of sculptures, the Aeginetes, excavated by English and German explorers at the island temple on Aegina early in the nineteenth century.…

Ludwig I and his architect Leo von Klenze built a large square, Königsplatz, in classical style, including the Antikensammlung. Formerly an exhibition venue (for the first 60-plus years of its life), then a museum of modern art, the Antikensammlung swung back in the exact opposite direction by the 1960s.…

A very important stop for Expressionist art lovers, this impressive collection in the former villa of Munich aristocracy includes numerous famous examples of the artistic group known as Der Blaue Reiter ('The Blue Rider'). A must see if you have time in the museum district, this gem is located just across the street to the left of the Glyptothek (Königsplatz).…

With a total height of 291 m (954 ft), a revolving restaurant at 182 m (597 ft), and an observation platform at 190 m (623 ft), the Olympic Tower is not only Munich's highest building, but also provides the most spectacular view of the city of Munich with the Bavarian Alps in the background. It also houses a small rock and roll museum.…

The banks of and islands in the Isar at Flaucher are the second most important place (after the English Garden) to relax outside during summertime. Being located outside of Mittlerer Ring urban express-way, it is allowed to barbecue here. On warm summer evenings the beaches are swarming with people drinking beer and enjoying life.…

The palace is a jewel of Baroque architecture. Built during the reign of Elector Maximilian II Emanuel, it was intended as a royal residence, though the elector himself was forced into exile and never lived here. Building work begun in 1701 by Zuccalli and continued 1719-1726 by Joseph Effner.…

One of the greatest scientific and technical museums in the world, it is one of the most important sights in the area and absolute "must see's" of Munich, visited by roughly 1.5 million visitors per year. Topics range from aviation to brewing, from computer sciences to bridge building. However, the museum is currently being refurbished and not all galleries are open.…

The Eastern Cemetery is one of Munich's oldest cemeteries still in use and one of the biggest as well. It is a park, that covers an area of over 30 ha. Many famous Munich residents, like Kurt Eisner, Duke Ludwig Wilhelm in Bavaria, Rudolph Mooshammer, and Hjalmar Schacht, are buried in the grounds.…

The museum gives modern, lively exhibitions suitable for visitors of all ages and education levels. The exhibitions cover a wide range of topics starting with the history of earth and life, moving on to the diversity of organisms and finally covering current and social themes such as genetic research, neurobiology, nutrition physiology, nature conservation, consumer protection, etc.…

The Old South Cemetery was established in 1563 as plague cemetery. From 1788 to 1868 is was Munich's single collective burial ground - making it the last resting-place for many famous Munich residents of that time, like Josef von Fraunhofer, Friedrich von Gärtner, Leo von Klenze, Justus von Liebig, Georg Simon Ohm, Car…

Rococo architect and sculptor Egid Quirin Asam built this amazingly ornate church right next door to his own house. His brother, Cosmas Damian, did all the frescoes. The church is dedicated to St John Nepomuk, a Bohemian monk was thrown into the river Vltava from Charles Bridge in Prague at the behest of Wenceslaus, King of Bohemia.…

During the summer, a curious sight appears every morning in Marienplatz. Hundreds of tourists begin craning their necks skyward to see the Glockenspiel work its magic on the front facade of the Neues Rathaus (New City Hall). As the automated clockwork figures come out to dance, the bells play and the tourists gape.…

The Siegestor, a triumphal arch originally dedicated to the glory of the Bavarian army, stands at the northern end of the Ludwigstraße boulevard. Heavily damaged during World War II, it was reconstructed as a reminder to peace. Just south of the arch is the Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, a square named after the founders of a resistance movement during World War II.…

The largest Renaissance church north of the Alps was built between 1583-1599 thanks to Duke Wilhelm V, called The Pious. Despite nearly bankrupting Bavaria, Munich was left with an amazingly beautiful structure that houses an extremely unified iconographic program. "Iconographic program" is just an art term for the overall organized progression of religious images that corresponds to a theme.…

The Königsplatz is a wide open square, surrounded by European classicist buildings. Planned as the "Athens on the Isar", it was originally framed on three sides by the Doric Propylaea (Propyläen), the Ionic Glyphothek, and the Corinthian Antikensammlung. During the Third Reich in Germany several structures were added on the once open side of the square, some of which still exist today.…

Located between Rotkreuzplatz and Nymphenburg Canal, this modern Roman Catholic church was erected between 1997 and 2000, after the previous church had been destroyed by a fire in 1994. Right now, this is one of the most frequently visited churches in Munich. The church consists of a large cuboid with a blue, 14 m (46 ft) high facade. The facade can be opened completely, like a gigantic gate.…

Gasteig is Munich's big cultural and educational complex overlooking the river Isar. The structure was built 1978-1985 in a modernistic style. Here you can listen to the world famous Munich Philharmonic Orchestra in Munich's biggest philharmonic hall. Moreover, the complex has theater stages, cinemas, and houses a big library and a community college.…

The English Garden is a vast urban park to the east of the district. At over twice the size of New York's Central Park and dating back to 1789, the Englischer Garten begins at the very center of Munich just north of the Residenz museum and Odeonsplatz, and continues north just over 5 km. It is Munich's green lung and the residents' main recreational area.…

In 1804-1814 originally built to be a botanical garden, Old Botanic Garden was rearranged to serve as a park in 1914. It used to be the site of the Glass Palace (Glaspalast) from its construction in 1854 until this exhibition center burned down in 1931. Today, the main objects of interest are a classicistic gate and the Fountain of Neptune (Neptunbrunnen). Many rabbits live in the park.…

That square was built at the beginning of the 19th century at a place where the northern city fortifications used to be. The main sights today are the Wittelsbacherbrunnen, the most beautiful fountain in Munich, the New Stock Exchange (Neue Börse) of 1901 and the House of Artists (Künstlerhaus).…

The Schatzkammer (Treasury) within the Residenz has one of the best collections of ecclesiastical treasures in Europe, not to mention the royal insignia of Bavaria (crowns, orb, scepter, etc.). The Antiquarium has the largest Renaissance room north of the Alps, and the Ahnengalerie (Ancestral Portrait Gallery) has a Wittelsbach family portrait collection.…

The Maximilianeum was built 1857-1874 under King Max II. After the reconstruction made necessary by the destruction of 70% of the building by Allied bombings during World War II, the Bavarian parliament moved into the building in 1949. The Maximilianeum also houses the Stiftung Maximilianeum for extraordinarily gifted students.…

This park on an island between Isar proper and the Isar channel is a real insider tip. It is probably the most relaxed location to have some beers with friends within the city. And since it is located outside Mittlerer Ring urban expressway, outdoor grilling is permitted.…

The Roman Catholic church was built at the beginning of the 20th century in the Romaneque Revival style as the first church in the Isarvorstadt district. Its location right at the shore of the Isar river makes it a very prominent structure.…

The brewery of the world famous Hofbräuhaus. Originally, the beer was brewed at their beer hall in the city center. When the brewery grew too big they first moved to Wiener Platz in Haidhausen (where Hofbräu beer garden now is) and finally to Riem.…

The history of the brewery dates back as far as 1383. 1827-1854 the brewery moved from the city center to its contemporary location and soon became Germany's number one beer. Although the company suffered during the 20th century, Löwenbräu still is one of Germany's best known beer brands.…

—One of the most important cultural history museums in Europe, housing a large collection of European artifacts from the Middle Ages until early 20th century.…

The park is located across the autobahn from Allianz Arena. The wind energy plant at the top of the hill is its most visible landmark from afar. The park is very popular with joggers and people, who are looking for a great view of northern Munich and especially the Allianz Arena.…

The 19 m (62 ft) high statue is the personification of the Bavarian homeland. You can climb up to the viewing platform inside the head. During Oktoberfest you can get a great view of the fair.…

If there is a concert in the Olympic Stadium and you didn't manage to get tickets (or you think they are too expensive) climb on the hill across the stream. You will have a great view on the stadium and hear all the music.…

Karolinenplatz is a circular square, which is dominated by the black obelisk in its center. Due to its location at the intersection three wide avenues, it is visible from afar. The obelisk was erected in 1833 in commemoration of the soldiers who were killed participating in the Napoleonic invasion of Russia in 1812.

Brienner Straße is a boulevard, that runs from Odeonsplatz in western direction. The houses along the street are built in a classicistic style and it is considered to be Munich's first avenue. On its way it crosses (from east to west) Odeonsplatz, Karolinenplatz, Königsplatz and Stiglmaierplatz.

Effnerplatz is a central square in Bogenhausen. The square is surrounded by the modern high-rises Arabella-Hochhaus (75 m/246 ft) and Hypo-Haus (114 m/374 ft). In the center of the circular square stands the 52 m high modernistic sculpture Mae West, through which the tram has to pass on its way north.

The Friedensengel monument marks the entrance of the Bogenhausen neighborhood at the Isar. The statue on top of 44 m high structure depicts Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. The monument, which is located within the Maximiliananlagen park, is accompanied by a fountain and a small temple.

Because of the homogenous classicistic facades of the surrounding buildings, this square is considered Munich's most elegant. Located in the center of the square is an equestrian statue of Elector Maximilian I. Today, the surrounding buildings house the Siemens headquarter and the Bavarian Treasury.

The church is beautifully ornate and is probably the most eye-catching building in town, because its architecture departs dramatically from the rest of Munich's buildings. The church was built as a thanks to God for the birth of Maximilian II Emanuel, the son of Wittelsbach ruler, Ferdinand Maria.

This is a light installation in honor of Georg Elser, who tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler at 8 Nov 1939 during a speech at Bürgerbräukeller. However, this attempt on Hitler's life that might have changed history significantly failed, because Hitler was lucky and left the venue 10 min early.

The catholic church was built 1894-1897 and was the first church in Munich, that was not constructed in a classical medieval fashion, but in a modernized, Art Nouveau kind of architecture. Because of the style, size, and location of the church, it is often referred to as "Cathedral of Schwabing".

The 63 m high glass and steel building is home to the technical and engineering departments of the city administration. To a traveler it is interesting because of the Courtyard in the Wind and especially the café in the top floor, that provides a fantastic view of Munich and the area.

The museum focuses on the development of the public transportation network in Munich, with several historic trams and buses on display, in a building that used to be a part of the main tram repair and assembly shop. Another highlight is a U-Bahn (underground train) driving simulator.

Spaten brewery had a similar history to Löwenbräu. Founded in 1397, the brewing site moved to its present-day location in Maxvorstadt in 1854. Today the brewery's most famous beer is Franziskaner Weißbier. The brewery can be toured, with two beers and snacks inlcuded.

This little chapel is the last relict of the lost town of Fröttmaning, which was buried underneath the neighboring (now recultivated) waste dump. Close by at the slope of the hill, a half buried replica of the church was constructed as a memorial to the former town.

Apart from the permanent exhibitions Typically Munich! and National Socialism in Munich - Codes of Remembrance, the Münchner Stadtmuseum presents exhibitions on contemporary and civil history, photography, musical instruments and puppetry/fairground amusement.

Contains hundreds of great European masterworks dating from the fourteenth to the eighteenth centuries, including the largest Rubens collection in the world. The Alte Pinakothek recently underwent a major four-year closing and renovation, but now has reopened again.

The park was designed for the International Garden Festival 1983. With its landscaped hills, valleys, lakes, and streams, it imitates the pre-alpine lands just south of Munich. The lake stage in the park is regularly used for concerts and for an open-air cinema.

Shared between the area and the neighboring district of Haidhausen, the Maximiliananlagen are a park along the banks of the Isar around the Friedensengel monument. Though close to the river, swimming here is not possible as the bank is very steep here.

The newest addition to the large group of parks in Munich. After the old Munich airport closed in 1992, on the area was built the trade exhibition center with a modern park surrounding it. The landscaped park is one of eastern Munich's main recreational areas.

The northern tip of Maximilianplatz is dedicated to the victims of the holocaust since 1946. During the Third Reich era the Gestapo had its headquarter across the street. Today an eternal flame burns in the center of this otherwise understated square.

The strcuture is the oldest completely preserved Gothic Revival church in Munich, because it was wonderously unharmed by the Allied bombings during World War II. Being located at the top of a hill, its 95 m high bell tower is visible already from afar.

Features 20th and 21st century art. Go there if you're interested in frighteningly modern art. The building's architecture is quite interesting. If the exhibition is too modern for your tastes, the other two Pinakotheken are just across the street.

Covering an area of 21 ha (52 acre) the Munich Botanical Garden in the borough of Nymphenburg is one of the most important botanical gardens of the world and is visited by over 400,000 visitors every year. It is home of approximately 14,000 plants.