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 Modern plays in historic ambience |
Residenzstraße 1 Innenstadt Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany |
Named after its architect Fançois de Cuvilliés, this was once the court theate. The interior has been restored to its original baroque glory. Nestled in the historic ambience the Bavarian Drama Company shows ambitious and modern interpretations of old and new pieces. Ticket timings are from 10a-6p M-F, 10a-1p Sa U-Bahn: Odeonsplatz M.Hejny Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 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 |
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Bavarian National Museum |
Prinzregentenstraße 3 Lehel Munich, Bayern 80538 Germany +49 89 211 2401 http://www.bayerisches-nationa... |
Excellent sculptures (from the early Middle Ages to the 19th century) meet old armour, tableware and furniture; ethnological and religious objects are displayed next to china from Nymphenburg. This well-organised exhibition is housed in a marvellous fin-de-siècle building (1894-99). The pride of the museum, which boasts a collection of over 180,000 objects, is the exhibition of Christmas cribs - the biggest collection of its kind in the country. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Grandiose cinema |
Isartorplatz 8 Munich, Bayern 80331 Germany +49 (0)1805 2463 6299 http://www.cinemaxx.com |
Opened in 1993, Maxx is the largest cinema in Munich with seven screens and a capacity of 1,500. The bill consists mainly of the latest international blockbusters, but more unusual releases are shown during the summertime Munich Film Festival. With its impressive staircase and diner, Maxx has a become a popular venue for high-profile film premieres. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Not the Italian one! |
Grafinger Straße 6 Kunstpark Ost Munich, Bayern 81673 Germany +49 89 4900 2928 |
The Colosseum is the larger concert hall in the Kunstpark Ost in what used to be an industrial warehouse (like practically everything in this area). Comedy, jazz, pop and rock concerts take place here, as do musicals and other events. Club nights provide a good opportunity to meet members of the opposite sex and once a month there is the Mega Flirt Party with a love wheel, a flirting office, games and plenty of music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gallery of Contemporary Art |
Barerstraße 40 Maxvorstadt Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 2380 5360 http://www.pinakothek-der-mode... |
Eagerly awaited for years, the Pinakothek der Moderne (Gallery of Contemporary Art) opened in September 2002. It was the largest museum to be built in Bavaria since the end of the War, and houses four museums under one roof: the State Gallery of Modern Art, the New Collection (comprising industrial design, graphic design and applied art), the Museum of Architecture and the Count's Collection. There are permanent exhibitions on the four floors, with temporary exhibitions housed on the ground floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Music, theatre and film |
Rosenheimer Straße 5 Haidhausen Munich, Bayern 81671 Germany +49 89 48 0980 http://www.gasteig.de |
Completed in 1985, the Gasteig Cultural Centre consists of structures of contrasting forms clustered around a forum. There is much dark brick interspersed with glass, which some find uplifting, but others unfriendly. Situated on the right bank of the River Isar, the Gasteig (meaning 'steep road' in Bavarian dialect) dominates the axis formed by the Isartor, Zweibrückenstraße and Ludwigsbrücke. The main building is the Philharmonie, home to the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and with seating for 2,400 people. The Gasteig also houses the Carl-Orff-Saal, the Kleine Konzertsaal (the small concert hall) and the Black Box Stage for music, theatre and lectures. In addition, it accomodates Munich's Municipal Library, with 600,000 books (of which 50,000 are for lending), the largest in Germany; the Volkshochschule (adult education centre) and the Richard Strauss Conservatory. The Gasteig is also the main venue for the Munich Film Festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Opera house for light musical entertainment |
Gärtnerplatz 3 Gärtnerplatzviertel Munich, Bayern 80469 Germany +49 89 2185 1960 http://www.staatstheater-am-ga... |
Opened in 1865, the Gärtnerplatztheater is an opera house that stages popular musical dramas. The repertoire includes 18th and 19th century opera-favourites, operettas and contemporary musicals. Ticket timings are 10a-6p M-F, 10a-1p Sa U-Bahn: Fraunhoferstraße M.Hejny Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The house of art |
Prinzregentenstraße 1 Lehel Munich, Bayern 80538 Germany +49 89 21 1270 http://www.hausderkunst.de |
This gallery presents a historical and architectural challenge: opened in the Nazi era as the 'House of German Art' and home to notorious exhibitions such as 'An overview of degenerate art', the building was immediately closed after the War. Renovated and reopened in the early nineties, the gallery has now become an internationally-renowned exhibition center under the directorship of the multi talented Christoph Vitali. There is no permanent collection, but temporary exhibitions with interesting features (museum nights, concerts, readings) are held regularly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Regal magnificence |
Promenadeplatz 2-6 Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 (0)89 2 1200 http://www.bayerischerhof.de |
More so than most hotels in the city, the Bayerischer Hof has a fascinating history. It was built in 1840 by King Ludwig I's architect Maffei to provide first-class lodgings for visitors to the nearby palace. The Montgelas Palace, which the hotel bought in 1969, was initially a Minister's residence and later became the seat of the royal administration. Elegant and sophisticated, this is one of the leading hotels in the region, with spacious rooms reflecting a variety of stylesHotel Bayerischer Hof—part modern in Laura Ashley vein, part traditional and classical in the style of the Montgelas Palace. Its various restaurants offer quality cuisine, with contemporary international dishes in the idyllic Garden Restaurant, Asian specialities in Trader Vic's and wholefood and vegetarian fare in the Palais Keller. The Bayerischer Hof Nightclub is one of Germany's top jazz venues. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drama at its best |
Maximilianstraße 26-28 Munich, Bayern 80539 Germany +49 89 233 0368 http://www.muenchner-kammerspi... |
Founded in 1911 and state-run since 1939, the Kammerspiele is one of Germany's most important contemporary theatres. Past directors such as Otto Falckenberg (with Bertolt Brecht as literary manager), Hans Schweikart, August Everding and Dieter Dorn have made the Kammerspiele what it is today. The Schauspielhaus has been a part of the Kammerspiele since 1926. Its art deco exterior and intimate stage make it one of the country's most beautiful theatres. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 High-brow and light entertainment |
Promenadenplatz 6 Innenstadt Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 29 2810 |
Located in the luxury hotel the Bayerischer Hof, the theatre boasts a repetoire of high quality comedies and light-hearted extracts plays of world renown, as well as musicals. The cast mostly consists of popular TV-actors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The original Munich cabaret club |
Ursulastraße 9 Schwabing Munich, Bayern 80802 Germany +49 89 39 1997 http://www.lachundschiess.de |
The Lach- und Schießgesellschaft Ensemble (Society of Laughter and Shooting) made cabaret history here (and on television) since the 1950s, with Dieter Hildebrand as its main star. This small theatre in Schwabing was host to some of the most cutting humour and political satire around. Unfortunately, the ensemble dissolved in 1998 and the theatre was completely renovated. Yet two essentials remain the same: the theatre is still extremely cramped for space, but still attracts some of the biggest names in German cabaret. Tickets can be booked online. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plush 1920s cabaret club |
Occamstraße 8 Schwabing Munich, Bayern 80802 Germany +49 89 34 4374 http://www.lustspielhaus.de |
This is the city's most stylish cabaret club and attracts the biggest names in German variety theater, political satire and cabaret. The interior is furnished in plush 1920s decor, and guests sit at small tables with red lampshades and enjoy tremendous Mediterranean-style cuisine. Anybody interested should book tickets as early as possible, which can also be done on the Internet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to the Bavarian State Dance Company |
Marstallplatz 4 Altstadt Munich, Bayern 80539 Germany +49 89 2185 1940 http://www.staatstheater.bayer... |
Marstall is a leading venue for experimental stage productions; combining the performing arts, contemporary arts, modern musical theatre and progressive dance. It is also home to the Bavarian State Drama Company, as well as attracting many performers of international renown to collaborate on events stage at the Marstall. Ticket prices are available on website. Open: 10a-6p M-F, 10a-1p Sa U-Bahn: Odeonsplatz M.Hejny Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of Local history |
Sankt-Jakobs-Platz 1 (Innenstadt) Munich, Bayern 80331 Germany +49 89 2 2370 http://www.stadtmuseum-online.de/ |
This museum provides visitors with a fantastic overview of Munich's history and the life of its citizens. A series of models illustrates the development of the city over the centuries, while another highlight is the exhibition of local furniture (17th-21st Centuries). The building also houses the Museum of Photography, the Puppet Museum, Musical Instruments Museum, and Film Museum. Special exhibitions are organised on a regular basis, and there is a full program of guided tours and concert events frequently updated on the website. If you are a museum buff, be sure to check out the Combi-Ticket, which gives you 50% off the entrance fees to this and other municipal museums in the city - the Juedishes Museum, Muenchner Stadtmuseum, Staedtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, and the Museum Villa Stuck. You can enjoy this reduced price for 3 days, though the card is not valid for previously reduced entrance fees or for the cinema. Admission: EUR 4; concessions EUR 2; family ticket EUR 6; free entrance on Sundays and bank holidays (except for cinema) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of technological progress |
Museumsinsel 1 Innenstadt Munich, Bayern 80538 Germany +49 89 2 1791 http://www.deutsches-museum.de |
The history of technology: a huge subject presented in a huge museum. Since its foundation in 1906, the exhibition area has expanded to 55,000 square metres. This museum is unique in its concentration on the history and development of technology and natural science. Numerous objects and interactive models (eg. a planetarium and coal mine) are used to demonstrate mankind's progress over the centuries. Extensive library. See website for admission prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Bavarian State Playhouse |
Max-Joseph-Platz 1 Innenstadt Munich, Bayern 80539 Germany +49 89 2185 1920 http://www.staatstheater.bayer... |
The Residenztheater is the domicile of the Bavarian State Drama Company and offers visitors 903 comfy seats. It is Munich's biggest playhouse. The programme changes on a daily and productions vary vastly, offering everything from classical pieces to contemporary plays. Ticket timings are from 10a-6p M-F and 10a-1p Sa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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19th Century Masters |
Barer Straße 29 (Eingang Theresienstraße) Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 2380 5159 http://www.pinakothek.de/neue-... |
With more than 4,000 paintings on display, the Neue Pinakothek (New Picture Gallery) is regarded as one of Europe's most important museums of 19th century art. Erected in 1853, the original building was destroyed during the Second World War. The new building, designed by Alexander von Branca and opened in 1981, is the perfect backdrop for works by French realists and impressionists (Manet, Monet, Degas) and English and German landscape artists. Temporary exhibitions are also organised on a regular basis. The museum shop is particularly good. Admission: EUR5; concessions EUR3,50; free entrance on Sundays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Biggest baroque castle in Germany |
Schlossrondell Nymphenburg Munich, Bayern 80638 Germany +49 89 17 9080 |
With a longer facade than the Palace of Versailles, Schloß Nymphenberg was the impressive summer residence of the Wittelsbachs. The Stone Hall is particularly impressive and the famous 'Schönheitengalerie' (Gallery of the Beauties) is also a must, containing the portraits of 36 local women. A few interesting smaller palaces can be found in the park: the Amalienburg, Pagodenburg and Badenburg. Built in 1721, this was modern Europe's first swimming pool. The Marstallmuseum boasts a comprehensive display of carriages, sleds and crockery; the Meditationskapelle (Meditation Chapel) with its Magdalenenklause is also worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stunning 14th-18th century European art |
Barer Straße 27 (Eingang: Theresienstraße) Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 2380 5156 http://www.pinakothek.de/alte-... |
Opened in 1826 by Ludwig I, the Alte Pinakothek (Old Picture Gallery) represents the pinnacle of the Emperor's achievements as a collector. In fact, Ludwig merely continued the work of his ancestors - some of the pieces exhibited here were first acquired by Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria in the 16th century. Entering the museum for the first time, visitors are confronted with a truly 'regal' collection: over 800 awesome paintings documenting the history of European art from the 14th-18th century. The collection of old German masters and the gorgeous Rubens gallery are particularly outstanding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Rock and pop megastars |
Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 Milbertshofen Munich, Bayern 80809 Germany +49 89 54818181 http://www.olympiapark-muenche... |
Munich's largest concert venue, the Olympiahalle, forms part of the unique complex specially created to host the 1972 Olympic Games. Used for performances by international rock and pop superstars as well as spectacular musicals, there are also dance performances, sporting events and collectors' road-shows. There is something going on all year round. Box office: 9a-8p M-F; 9a-4p Sa Admission: varies according to event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theatre, art and music in an old factory |
August-Exter-Straße 1 Pasing Munich, Bayern 81245 Germany +49 89 8292 9079 http://www.pasinger-fabrik.com |
Located in a former factory, the Pasinger Fabrik was converted into a cultural centre in 1991. Home to a theatre company known as 'Viel Lärm um Nichts' (Much Ado About Nothing), the theatre stages modern drama and contemporary dance performances, as well as jazz and rock concerts. An art gallery puts on exhibitions by young artists. The restaurant and bar offer choice dishes and fine drinks at fair prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich's most beautiful opera house |
Prinzregentenstraße 82 Bogenhausen Munich, Bayern 81675 Germany +49 89 2185 1920 http://www.staatstheater.bayer... |
Reopened in 1997, this is the finest of Munich's opera houses and host to ballets, orchestras, operas and operettas from all over the world. Classical in style, it was built in 1901 by Max Littmann. The auditorium is designed like an amphitheater with no seat categories, according to the supposedly democratic ideals of Wagnerian opera. The building is also home to the Bavarian Theatre Academy, whose students use both stages for public performances. Box office: 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-1pm Sat Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich Germany |
The Countess of Revenlow once said that "Schwabing isn't a place, it's a state of mind". Once home to colonies of artists, bohemians and other alternative types, Schwabing is now teeming with affluent young professionals. But don't be fooled, this part of town has many different faces. Visitors can admire the regal magnificence of 19th century Munich on Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Municipal art gallery in the Lenbachhaus |
Luisenstraße 33 Maxvorstadt Munich, Bayern 80333 Germany +49 89 2333 2000 http://www.muenchen.de/lenbach... |
The former residence and studio of artist Franz von Lenbach has been home to Munich's municipal art gallery since 1929. The collection comprises of 19th and 20th century works by local artists as well as a fine collection by the Blauer Reiter (Blue Rider) group of artists, including Kandinsky, Yavlensky, Münter, Marc and Macke. Other rooms feature works by contemporary artists such as Beuys and Kiefer. Special exhibitions take place in the Kunstbau next door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small but perfectly formed |
Haimhauser Straße 13a Schwabing Munich, Bayern 80802 Germany +49 89 34 5890 |
Considered one of the best small theatres in town, the Theater am Sozialamt has a charming inner-city courtyard atmosphere and stages productions of contemporary drama. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich's original stand-up-comedy-scene |
Fraunhoferstraße 9 Munich, Bayern 80469 Germany +49 (0)89 26 7850 |
Located in a back yard the stage is meeting point of Munich's and Bavarian's best stand-up-comedians since the 1960s. Some shows present authentic bavarian folk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazz and jam sessions |
Einsteinstraße 42 Haidhausen Munich, Bayern 81675 Germany +49 89 4482794 http://www.unterfahrt.de |
Munich's oldest jazz club has been at home in the enormous vaulted cellar of a former brewery since 1998. It continues to attract the best international acts, and is popular with enthusiasts, connoisseurs and pretty much anyone who loves music. Unterfahrt has to be one of the most important venues in the city and one of Europe's most famous jazz clubs. Simple pasta dishes are served at reasonable prices, and the service is friendly and efficient. There are jam sessions on Sunday evenings (EUR 2.50). Admission: Approx. (EUR 15) Located in a former brewery's cellar, Unterfahrt is the most traditional jazz club in town and still attractive for jazz fans in many styles. Tickets: 6p-1a M-Th, Su; 6p-3a F-Su Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional jazz and Bavarian theatre |
Brudermühlstraße 2 Munich, Bayern 81371 Germany +49 89 772121 http://www.wirtshaus-zum-isart... |
An historic Bavarian tavern provides the stylish setting for 1920s jazz, timeless folk theatre, magic acts, cabaret, puppet shows, films and much more. The food is good and portions are generous; the wiener schnitzel and the roast pork are especially tasty. The beer garden is only average in size, with seating for 500, but it stays open long into the night. The clientele is young and colourful. Review © 2007, Wcities |