Attractions
Hofbrauhaus
Beer has been swilled at this world-famous tavern site in the
centre of Munich since it became a royal brewery in 1605. Equally
famous is the Bavarian jollity and conviviality, known as
'gemuchtlikheid', which has emanated directly from the Hofbrauhaus
in Munich along with...
see full detailsMarienplatz
The Marienplatz is the heart of Munich and the site of its most
important historic buildings. The square is dominated by the
Neo-Gothic Town Hall featuring its famous Glockenspiel, both built
in the 19th century. The Glockenspiel delights visitors when it
chimes the hours...
see full detailsOlympia Park
Munich's massive Olympic park complex was constructed for the
20th Olympic Games in 1972, but remains a marvel of modern
engineering. Its main stadium is a like a massive tent, which can
seat close on 70,000 spectators, topped by the largest roof in...
see full detailsNymphenburg Palace
About five miles (8km) from the city centre, accessible by tram
and bus, is the interesting Schloss Nymphenburg, originally a
summer home for the Munich aristocracy. The palace has been
expanded, altered and fitted with various eccentricities by
succeeding owners over the centuries since...
see full detailsAlte Pinakothek
Munich's art museum houses one of the most important collections
in Europe on two floors of a large neo-classical building. Nearly
1,000 paintings are on display featuring the work of the greatest
European artists from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Highlights
include works...
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