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Welcome to the Bavarian Wonderland - countless beercellars, Gothic and stucco architecture. The famous traditional costume and of course the Bavarian Gemütlichkeit adds to the city's charm.





Au Fair


Lots to see and do
Mariahilfplatz
Au
Munich, Bayern 81541
Germany
The Auer Dult has been a steady feature of Munich life for about on a hundred years. Other than being a bric-a-brac market with quality antique goods, it is also Europe's largest crockery market, not to mention a fun-fair with carousels, swings and horse riding for youngsters. Three times a year visitors flock here to look at delightful trivia like leather bags, socks, marbles, fashion jewellery, party outfits and second-hand books. Numerous snack bars offer diverse culinary attractions.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
BMW Museum


The history of the automobile
Petuelring 130
Milbertshofen
Munich, Bayern 80807
Germany
+49 89 3822 3307
http://www.bmw.com/bmwd/pulse/...
More than just a company museum! Located next to the enormous BMW Tower (built in 1970-73) which dominates Munich's northern skyline with its characteristic four-cylindrical shape, this museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the different eras of motorized transport. Opened in 1966, the museum also serves to illustrate the unrivaled success story of the BMW concern. The permanent exhibition Zeithorizonte was opened in 1991.

Review © 2007, Wcities
BMW Museum photo by adrian chua
Photo: adrian chua
BMW Museum photo by Trevor Wright
Photo: Trevor Wright
BMW Museum photo by Niklas Chang
Photo: Niklas Chang
BMW Museum photo by S.Link
Photo: S.Link
BMW Museum photo by dorkyme129
Photo: dorkyme129
BMW Museum photo by John Long
Photo: John Long
BMW Museum photo by undergroundjam
Photo: undergroundjam
BMW Museum photo by Jon Parise
Photo: Jon Parise
BMW Museum photo by kmcdoug8
Photo: kmcdoug8
BMW Museum photo by Syarulnaziah
Photo: Syarulnaziah
BMW Museum photo by Justin Morgan
Photo: Justin Morgan
BMW Museum photo by Nat Lockwood
Photo: Nat Lockwood
BMW Museum photo by Michael Stahl
Photo: Michael Stahl
BMW Museum photo by Jim Shank
Photo: Jim Shank
BMW Museum photo by Peter Chow
Photo: Peter Chow
BMW Museum photo by maistora
Photo: maistora
BMW Museum photo by Broc Savage
Photo: Broc Savage
BMW Museum photo by Jim Shank
Photo: Jim Shank
BMW Museum photo by Go2net Vaughn
Photo: Go2net Vaughn
BMW Museum photo by Marco Fieber
Photo: Marco Fieber
BMW Museum photo by Matteo
Photo: Matteo
BMW Museum photo by shastared
Photo: shastared
BMW Museum photo by Ni1050
Photo: Ni1050
BMW Museum photo by flickrclicker
Photo: flickrclicker
BMW Museum photo by xxxnake
Photo: xxxnake
BMW Museum photo by Christoph Neumüller
Photo: Christoph Neumüller
BMW Museum photo by Jörg Dornblut
Photo: Jörg Dornblut
BMW Museum photo by Christian Busch
Photo: Christian Busch
BMW Museum photo by Michael Koch
Photo: Michael Koch
BMW Museum photo by Jacopo Prisco
Photo: Jacopo Prisco
BMW Museum photo by Johann Albrecht
Photo: Johann Albrecht
BMW Museum photo by graeme694
Photo: graeme694
BMW Museum photo by PabloMontañés
Photo: PabloMontañés
BMW Museum photo by marci2marci
Photo: marci2marci
BMW Museum photo by Bevis Musson
Photo: Bevis Musson
BMW Museum photo by Bernardo Petrucci
Photo: Bernardo Petrucci
BMW Museum photo by dutchcaps
Photo: dutchcaps
BMW Museum photo by amphybian
Photo: amphybian
BMW Museum photo by imagecell
Photo: imagecell
BMW Museum photo by Sean McK.
Photo: Sean McK.
BMW Museum photo by marzen2008
Photo: marzen2008
BMW Museum photo by d_ghandi
Photo: d_ghandi
BMW Museum photo by hommel_m
Photo: hommel_m
BMW Museum photo by BlackDSLR
Photo: BlackDSLR
BMW Museum photo by IvanS8
Photo: IvanS8
BMW Museum photo by Austris Auzins
Photo: Austris Auzins
BMW Museum photo by Felix Maddison
Photo: Felix Maddison
BMW Museum photo by John Hietter
Photo: John Hietter
BMW Museum photo by Mike
Photo: Mike
BMW Museum photo by Paul Maingot
Photo: Paul Maingot
BMW Museum photo by Kyle Rader
Photo: Kyle Rader
BMW Museum photo by Paul Cox
Photo: Paul Cox
BMW Museum photo by Ian Martin
Photo: Ian Martin
BMW Museum photo by Drew Spencer
Photo: Drew Spencer
BMW Museum photo by Jason Chiang
Photo: Jason Chiang
BMW Museum photo by Andrew Chisholm
Photo: Andrew Chisholm
BMW Museum photo by robert gufler
Photo: robert gufler
 

 
Bavarian State Library


Bavarian State Library
Ludwigstraße 16
Maxvorstadt
Munich, Bayern 80539
Germany
+49 89 28 6380
The building was modeled on the style of the early Italian Renaissance and was completed in 1842, although the impressive stairwell-based on the design of the Scala dei Giganti in Venice's Doge Palace-was not built until later. The monumental structure with its 25 axes, is the largest brick building in Germany (155m wide, 24m high). The building can only be entered by climbing the open staircase in front of the portal, which features sculptures of Aristotle, Hippokrates, Homer and Thukydides. The library ranks, together with Berlin, as the largest in Germany, with some 7 million volumes.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Bavarian State Library photo by getmeben
Photo: getmeben
Bavarian State Library photo by getmeben
Photo: getmeben
Bavarian State Library photo by Michael Holler
Photo: Michael Holler
Bavarian State Library photo by omania_86
Photo: omania_86
 

 
Blutenburg Castle


Princely castle
Schloß Blutenburg 1
Obermenzing
Munich, Bayern 81247
Germany
+49 89 891 2110
Formerly used for hunting and pleasure by Bavarian princes, Blutenburg Castle was built in 1425 by Albrecht III, who stayed there with his lover Agnes Bernauer. She is one of the popular, tragic figures of Bavarian history, having been taken prisoner by Albrecht's father in 1435 and drowned as witch. Blutenburg is a moated castle situated between two branches of the River Würm, one of which was dammed to form two lakes. It is an example of late gothic architecture which, by the time the prince's stables were constructed in 1529, had been significantly extended (the castle church was added in 1488 and the New Hall in 1456). There are lovely gardens designed by Teutsch. The castle has housed the International Youth Library since 1983, which, with over 500,000 volumes, is the largest of its type in the world. There is a lending library of books in 15 languages, available free of charge to young people under 18. The Michael Ende Museum has also been located in the building since 1996.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Blutenburg Castle photo by heidelbaer
Photo: heidelbaer
Blutenburg Castle photo by god.seed
Photo: god.seed
 

 
English Garden


The English garden
Englischer Garten
Lehel und Schwabing
Munich, Bayern 80538
Germany
+49 89 3866 6390
http://www.schloesser.bayern.de
One of the oldest English-style landscape gardens and one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, the Englischer Garten (English Garden) is Munich's crowning glory. Although perhaps best known for its nudists, the park is popular with all types of people all year round. Other features include a Chinese pagoda with adjoining beer garden, the Monopteros Greek temple, a river and a boating lake. Visitors can also attend a traditional tea ceremony in the Japanese tea house.

Review © 2007, Wcities
English Garden photo by Philipp Schiedel
Photo: Philipp Schiedel
English Garden photo by Oliver Ruessel
Photo: Oliver Ruessel
English Garden photo by Azchael
Photo: Azchael
English Garden photo by Alessandro Stenico
Photo: Alessandro Stenico
English Garden photo by KR8 / Florian Kowatz
Photo: KR8 / Florian Kowatz
English Garden photo by chihtsun
Photo: chihtsun
English Garden photo by Kai
Photo: Kai
English Garden photo by Blake Read
Photo: Blake Read
English Garden photo by Sahar Abubucker
Photo: Sahar Abubucker
English Garden photo by orclimber
Photo: orclimber
English Garden photo by Ramit Mizrahi
Photo: Ramit Mizrahi
English Garden photo by mlesn
Photo: mlesn
English Garden photo by Deirdre Ní Dheá
Photo: Deirdre Ní Dheá
English Garden photo by Milind Phadke
Photo: Milind Phadke
English Garden photo by Stefan
Photo: Stefan
English Garden photo by Mario Aeby
Photo: Mario Aeby
English Garden photo by angex
Photo: angex
English Garden photo by Fabian
Photo: Fabian
English Garden photo by Nathan
Photo: Nathan
English Garden photo by Kai
Photo: Kai
English Garden photo by Mario Aeby
Photo: Mario Aeby
English Garden photo by Gene Over
Photo: Gene Over
English Garden photo by Ricardo Trujillo
Photo: Ricardo Trujillo
English Garden photo by raffyfy
Photo: raffyfy
English Garden photo by Krzysiek Gontarek
Photo: Krzysiek Gontarek
English Garden photo by Daniel MacGowan von Holstein
Photo: Daniel MacGowan von Holstein
English Garden photo by heartcorefever
Photo: heartcorefever
English Garden photo by Mark Steele
Photo: Mark Steele
English Garden photo by Mohamed Mansour
Photo: Mohamed Mansour
English Garden photo by garbs
Photo: garbs
English Garden photo by Geoff Wilson
Photo: Geoff Wilson
English Garden photo by Daniel Mitterdorfer
Photo: Daniel Mitterdorfer
English Garden photo by natalie guinsler
Photo: natalie guinsler
English Garden photo by ActiveUnity
Photo: ActiveUnity
English Garden photo by henx
Photo: henx
English Garden photo by Lyndsey Lantz
Photo: Lyndsey Lantz
English Garden photo by Corey Aumiller
Photo: Corey Aumiller
English Garden photo by Boogieman625
Photo: Boogieman625
English Garden photo by juan tejeda
Photo: juan tejeda
English Garden photo by Paul Canales
Photo: Paul Canales
English Garden photo by children of the neon god
Photo: children of the neon god
English Garden photo by Matthew Corbin
Photo: Matthew Corbin
English Garden photo by Tom Nim
Photo: Tom Nim
English Garden photo by Dave Henry
Photo: Dave Henry
English Garden photo by Nathan Mann
Photo: Nathan Mann
English Garden photo by Eric Formeister
Photo: Eric Formeister
English Garden photo by nlienard
Photo: nlienard
English Garden photo by esleylay89
Photo: esleylay89
English Garden photo by 6-3-2
Photo: 6-3-2
English Garden photo by Dan Caragea
Photo: Dan Caragea
English Garden photo by sqweezl
Photo: sqweezl
English Garden photo by Erin Boni
Photo: Erin Boni
English Garden photo by Emanuel Kuderna
Photo: Emanuel Kuderna
English Garden photo by Jan Wittkopp
Photo: Jan Wittkopp
English Garden photo by Jim Xue
Photo: Jim Xue
English Garden photo by Jonathan Rupp
Photo: Jonathan Rupp
English Garden photo by Robin Moreve Keller
Photo: Robin Moreve Keller
 

 
Government of upper Bavaria


Masterpiece of Gothic architecture
Maximilianstraße 39
Lehel
Munich, Bayern 80538
Germany
+49 89 2176 2840
An excellent example of 'Maximilianstil', the architectural style characteristic of the reign of Maximilian II Joseph (1848-1864), this monumental building is 170m wide and its structure is complex. The central part has 17 axes centred on three dominant axes, and six corner turrets separate it from the buildings with five axes attached to the main triple axis structures. The windows feature pointed arches and pronounced vertical alignment - similar to the gothic style but actually derived from the iron architecture of the time (known as the Strecklisenensystem). The building was largely destroyed during the War and only the facade has been reconstructed. In front of the building are two statues: Johann Halbig's bronze statue of Count Deroy and Kaspar Zumbusch's statue of Rumford, creator of the English Gardens.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Government of upper Bavaria photo by Rudi Riet
Photo: Rudi Riet
 

 
Karl Square


The western entrance to the city centre
Bayerstraße 7
(Innenstadt)
Munich, Bayern 80335
Germany
When the foundations of the city walls were laid in 1791, Prince Karl Theodor ordered the construction of a square in front of the Neuhauser Tor, now the Karlstor. The square was named Karlsplatz after the prince, although the locals call it Stachus, probably after the Wirtschaft zum Stachus, or Stachus Inn, opened by Eustachius Föderl in 1755. The circular structures were built in 1899-1902 by Gabriel von Seidl in place of an earlier building erected in 1803. Karlsplatz was one of the busiest squares in the world in the 1920's. It was pedestrianised in 1972 to form the western edge of the pedestrian zone and, despite an unfortunate fountain and the traffic on Altstadtring which cuts the square off from the western side of the city, it is a popular meeting-place and one of the last sunny spots in the evening.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Karl Square photo by bmer
Photo: bmer
Karl Square photo by Michael
Photo: Michael
Karl Square photo by McPig
Photo: McPig
Karl Square photo by Nick Henneberry
Photo: Nick Henneberry
Karl Square photo by Dagger auf Reisen 01
Photo: Dagger auf Reisen 01
Karl Square photo by natsu
Photo: natsu
Karl Square photo by nati373
Photo: nati373
Karl Square photo by annonymus
Photo: annonymus
Karl Square photo by Lori von Gretener
Photo: Lori von Gretener
 

 
Karls Gate


13th century city gate
Karlsplatz (Stachus)
Innenstadt
Munich, Bayern 80335
Germany
Built between 1285-1347, Karlstor served as Munich's western city gate until Prince Karl Theodor ordered the city walls to be demolished in 1791. Only the gate was left standing and was renamed after the prince. In 1899-1902 Karlsplatz was redesigned by the architect Gabriel von Siedl. The gate was incorporated as the centrepiece of the neo-baroque square, which now also features a stunning fountain erected in 1972. Karlstor marks the border between the old and new parts of town.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Karls Gate photo by Amanda Tobin
Photo: Amanda Tobin
Karls Gate photo by epargos
Photo: epargos
Karls Gate photo by mo_niazi
Photo: mo_niazi
Karls Gate photo by David Estalote
Photo: David Estalote
Karls Gate photo by Mickey and Bern Ziegeweid
Photo: Mickey and Bern Ziegeweid
Karls Gate photo by Slaveiko Savov
Photo: Slaveiko Savov
Karls Gate photo by Julia Walker
Photo: Julia Walker
Karls Gate photo by Ashley Fallon
Photo: Ashley Fallon
Karls Gate photo by Andre Cota-Robles
Photo: Andre Cota-Robles
 

 
New City Hall


New town hall
Marienplatz 8
Innenstadt
Munich, Bayern 80331
Germany
+49 89 2 3300
One of Munich's best-known landmarks, the neo-gothic Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) was built during the period of architectural revival in Germany from 1867-1909. Although it is now an unmistakable part of the cityscape, its architectural style causes controversy even today. The carillon is built into the tower and performs at 11a and 5p every day, with 32 figures portraying a knightly joust and dance. There are additional performances between May and October. The viewing point on the ninth floor can be reached by lift.

Review © 2007, Wcities
New City Hall photo by Pete Berlin
Photo: Pete Berlin
New City Hall photo by bmer
Photo: bmer
New City Hall photo by salty.soul
Photo: salty.soul
New City Hall photo by rebecca goldschmidt
Photo: rebecca goldschmidt
New City Hall photo by kwei
Photo: kwei
New City Hall photo by emphasis
Photo: emphasis
New City Hall photo by Andy Gale
Photo: Andy Gale
New City Hall photo by Spiros Kakouris
Photo: Spiros Kakouris
New City Hall photo by Spiros Kakouris
Photo: Spiros Kakouris
New City Hall photo by Steven Wagner
Photo: Steven Wagner
New City Hall photo by Brenda Kliethermes
Photo: Brenda Kliethermes
New City Hall photo by B Fenske
Photo: B Fenske
New City Hall photo by B Fenske
Photo: B Fenske
New City Hall photo by Sebastian White
Photo: Sebastian White
New City Hall photo by Matt and Sara Quinn
Photo: Matt and Sara Quinn
New City Hall photo by Brian Loehr
Photo: Brian Loehr
New City Hall photo by Margaret and Julie
Photo: Margaret and Julie
New City Hall photo by Luciano Torres
Photo: Luciano Torres
New City Hall photo by Chen Wu
Photo: Chen Wu
New City Hall photo by pech0603
Photo: pech0603
New City Hall photo by Henry Perez
Photo: Henry Perez
New City Hall photo by Günter
Photo: Günter
New City Hall photo by Rebecca McNutt
Photo: Rebecca McNutt
New City Hall photo by Matt Tanner
Photo: Matt Tanner
New City Hall photo by sc0510
Photo: sc0510
New City Hall photo by Marcus Kesler
Photo: Marcus Kesler
New City Hall photo by Ruben Schoenefeld
Photo: Ruben Schoenefeld
New City Hall photo by C.A. Jenkins
Photo: C.A. Jenkins
New City Hall photo by Gabor Molnar
Photo: Gabor Molnar
 

 
Oktoberfest


World-famous beer festival
Theresienwiese
Munich, Bayern 80336
Germany
+49 (0)89 2339 6500 (Touristen Information)
http://www.oktoberfest.de
The Mayor of Munich opens this Oktoberfest celebration at midday with the customary tapping of the barrel at the foot of the statue of Bavaria on Theresienwiese. For the next 16 days, visitors from all over the world join in the celebrations, try fairground rides and enjoy the beer and food in the enormous marquees. Oktoberfest attracts some six million visitors a year, most of whom enjoy the boisterous party atmosphere, accompanied by several mass (one-litre glasses) of beer. Admission is free. Cash only; credit cards are not accepted.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Oktoberfest photo by branimir
Photo: branimir
Oktoberfest photo by Justin Hutchens
Photo: Justin Hutchens
Oktoberfest photo by Diane Tsuji
Photo: Diane Tsuji
Oktoberfest photo by Natalie Downe
Photo: Natalie Downe
Oktoberfest photo by Chris Piekny
Photo: Chris Piekny
Oktoberfest photo by Rob Kniaz
Photo: Rob Kniaz
 

 
Old City Hall


The old town hall
Marienplatz 15
Munich, Bayern 80331
Germany
Only the Saalbau (the main hall) and the tower remain of the Old Town Hall. The tower was first erected on Marienplatz in 1180 as a watchtower to defend the eastern side of the city. It was destroyed several times over the centuries and reconstructed in the early 1970s according to architect's plans from the year 1462. The tower is now also home to the Toy Museum. One of the most beautiful Gothic halls in the country, the Saalbau was built in 1470-80 by Jörg von Halsbach, who also designed the Frauenkirche.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Old City Hall photo by Craig Stanford
Photo: Craig Stanford
Old City Hall photo by kathy wooldridge
Photo: kathy wooldridge
Old City Hall photo by Wilfried Joh
Photo: Wilfried Joh
Old City Hall photo by Mike McKenna
Photo: Mike McKenna
Old City Hall photo by Hillary Uren
Photo: Hillary Uren
Old City Hall photo by Steven Berger
Photo: Steven Berger
Old City Hall photo by Stefanie Pepping
Photo: Stefanie Pepping
Old City Hall photo by Amanda Rahn
Photo: Amanda Rahn
Old City Hall photo by Markus Feigelbinder
Photo: Markus Feigelbinder
Old City Hall photo by Silvia García
Photo: Silvia García
Old City Hall photo by mendesweber
Photo: mendesweber
 

 
Olympic Ice Stadium


Olympian Spirit
Spiridon-Louis-Ring 3
Munich, Bayern
Germany
Curling brings a lot of fun to the Olympia-Eisstadium, especially when you think that olympic stars sweated here just like you are! The Olympia-Eisstadium offers special prices for students.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Olympic Ice Stadium photo by Shane MacClure
Photo: Shane MacClure
 

 
Sendling Gate


Medieval city gate
Sendlinger-Tor-Platz
Innenstadt
Munich, Bayern 80331
Germany
In the early 14th century, the city underwent great structural improvements as part of the expansion programme ordered by Ludwig VI of Bavaria. Sendlinger Tor was first documented in 1318 as the 'gateway to Italy' and, along with Neuhausertor and Isartor, formed part of secondary fortifications built in the 14th century. The main tower was demolished in 1810, yet both side towers were restored by Zenetti in 1860. In 1906, the three routes through the gate were substituted with a single one by Bertsch. The oldest cinema in the city, Filmtheater Sendlinger Tor, is located opposite St.Matthäus Kirche (1953-55) on the other side of the square.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Sendling Gate photo by B Fenske
Photo: B Fenske
 

 
State Collection of Antiques


State Collection of Antiques
Königsplatz 3
Innenstadt
Munich, Bayern 80333
Germany
+49 89 599 8 8830
http://www.stmukwk.bayern.de/k...
Whereas the next-door Glyptothek concentrates on large antique sculptures, the State Collection of Antiques specialises in smaller objects, glassware, gold and silver. The internationally renowned collection of antique and Etruscan vases, based on King Ludwig I's collection, is outstanding. It was Ludwig who, in 1838, instructed architect Georg Friedrich Ziebland to design this temple-like building. Destroyed during the War, it was rebuilt and reopened in 1967.

Review © 2007, Wcities
State Collection of Antiques photo by Fake51
Photo: Fake51
 

 
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