What to see in Munich in 2 days. Park area of ​​the palace. Seeing old Munich on your own

New town hall- symbol of Munich, the most visible and striking building in the city.
Town Hall in neo gothic style rises in the center of the old town on Marienplatz, it was built by order of King Ludwig I from 1867 to 1909. on the site of the demolished houses.

City Hall. Munich.

Notable clock on the town hall with 43 bells and 32 figurines of almost human height, which every day represent scenes from medieval life to the sound of chimes, and go to bed at night to wake up again the next morning. The hour-long performance takes place daily at 11 am, and from May to October at noon and at 5 pm.
Another feature of the town hall is the 85-meter town hall tower with which opens beautiful view throughout the Bavarian capital. You can go up to the observation deck by elevator, the ticket costs 7 euros, at the same time you can walk along the town hall, see how the Bavarians work.



2. Visit the Pinakothek.

With over 100 museums and galleries, it can safely be called a city of art. Among all the museums, three stand out with the wealth of collections. Pinakothek - Old, New and Modern Art.
All Pinakotheks are located close to each other, but it is unlikely that you will be able to get around them in one day.
Alte Pinakothek housed in a Venetian renaissance building. It houses about 9,000 works dating back to the 14th-18th centuries, among them Leonardo da Vinci's Madonna and Child, Rembrandt's The Removal of Christ, El Greco's Soldiers Tearing off Christ's Clothes, Titian's Portrait of Charles V in an Armchair, Land of Plenty” by Pieter Brueghel, works by Rubens and Dürer.
Open: Tue-Sun. 10-17, Tue. 10-20, Mon. day off.
New Pinakothek contains more than 550 works and 50 sculptures from Rococo to German Art Nouveau, as well as works by European artists of the 19th century, including Van Gogh's Sunflowers, works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Gauguin, Paul Signac, Cezanne, Edvard Munch, sculptures by Rodin.
Open: Mon. – Sun. 10-18, Wed. 10-20. Tue. day off. Ticket 7 euros, on wax. 1 euro.
Pinakothek of Modern Art was opened in 2001 opposite the Alte Pinakothek. Here you can see the works of Wassily Kandinsky, Oskar Kokoschka, Paul Klee, Giorgio de Chirico, Pablo Picasso, Umberto Bocioni, Rene Magritte, Andy Warhol.
Open: Tue-Sun. 10-18, Thu. 10-20. Mon. day off. Ticket 10 euros, on wax. 1 euro.


3. Drink beer in one of the city's many pubs.

Beer can be called a traditional German drink, back in the 16th century. Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria issued the Purity Law, according to which beer had to be brewed with only three ingredients: malt, hops and water. To this day, the brewers of Bavaria adhere to this law.
- the capital of Bavaria, traditionally considered one of the most beer capitals in the world. It is here that the great Oktoberfest beer event takes place in October.
But also in the remaining 11 months in a huge number of places where you can drink beer.
Most Munich's legendary beer garden "Hofbräuhaus" was created at the end of the 16th century. This oldest court brewery is located on the Platzl square in the city center.
In 1828, the Bavarian king Ludwig I made it publicly available.
On the ground floor of the Hofbräuhaus there is the Schwemme hall with long wooden tables, which can accommodate 1,300 visitors. On the second floor - "Pivnaya Izba" - a restaurant for organized groups. And on the third is the Celebration Hall, designed for 900 people for various events.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Austrian Empress Elisabeth (Sisi), Vladimir Lenin and Nadezhda Krupskaya, Adolf Hitler liked to visit the Hofbräuhaus.


4. See the Schwabing Artists' Quarter.

Quarter Schwabing is located in the northeast. Once Schwabing was known as a bohemian quarter, which was chosen by artists, musicians, writers and other creative people.
Wassily Kandinsky wrote: “With more or less tolerable weather, I wrote sketches every day in the old Schwabing, then not yet completely merged with the city.
Now Schwabing crosses a wide avenue - Leopoldstrasse, the quarter has lost its former artistry, but you can still see art workshops, art shops, the atmosphere of old Schwabing, intellectual and creative, is still preserved in places. Although the quarter is becoming more and more the center of nightlife.


5. Walk around the Prater Island.

Prater Island is located on the Isar River, in a quiet and picturesque area.
A bridge was built along (precisely along, not across) the Isar River, from which a view of the green Prater Island opens, which is a favorite vacation spot for the townspeople.
There is a park on the island, with paths, original bridges, various buildings, and there is also a museum of the Alps.
And on Christmas Day, the Prater Island hosts a Christmas market.
Nearby on the river Isar is the Museum Island, where the German Technical Museum is located.


6. Go to the BMW Museum.

bmw- the world famous auto giant, whose museum and headquarters are located in Munich. The building in the form of four silver cylinders was built in 1972. In 2004 the museum was closed for reconstruction, and in 2008 it reopened, increasing the exhibition area to 5,000 sq.m. The exposition of the museum shows the history of the concern, cars of different years, motorcycles, aircraft.
http://www.bmw-museum.de
Address: Petuelring, 130
Open: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00
Ticket: 12 euros.

7. Visit the concentration camp in Dachau.

Not far away is the city of Dachau, notorious for being the location of the first concentration camp of Nazi Germany, established in 1933.
The Dachau concentration camp operated for about 12 years, during which time more than 200 thousand people from all over Europe became its prisoners. The death toll in Dachau exceeds, according to various sources, from 40 to 70 thousand people. The concentration camp is famous for its medical experiments on prisoners and research into ways to control human behavior and consciousness.
In Dachau, they honed the skills of cruelty, ruthlessness and the art of killing future SS men.
Now a museum and memorial complex has been opened here, in which the atmosphere of that time has been preserved: gates, watchtowers with barbed wire, barracks, a bunker, a crematorium.
Directions: station S2 Dachau, then by bus number 724 or 726 to the Museum-memorial Dachau stop.
Open: Tue-Sun. 9-17.

8. See Nymphenburg Castle.

Nymphenburg Castle- a country palace, built in 1664-1728.
The construction of the castle began after Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, wife of the Bavarian elector Ferdinand, gave birth to the long-awaited heir. The joyful elector presented his wife with a palace, which Henrietta Adelaide dedicated to the goddess of flowers Flora and her nymphs, hence the romantic name of the castle.
Nymphenburg Castle consists of numerous buildings in the Italian Baroque style and a large french park, on the territory of the castle there are several museum collections.
Address: U-Bahn, U 1, m. Rotkreuzplatz.
Open: Apr. – 15 Oct. From 9 to 18; Oct 16 – March from 10 to 16.

9. Go to Dessau to the Bauchas Museum.

bauhaus- the world-famous school of design and art, operating from 1919 to 1933 in Germany. The school was opened in Weimar, in 1925 the school moved to Dessau, and in 1932 to Berlin.
Over the years, the Bauhaus has created its own, recognizable style, which has had a huge impact on modern industrial design, architecture and art, its essence can be summed up in two words "comfortable and beautiful."
Among the Bauhaus teachers were brilliant creators and art theorists, innovators who were at the forefront of European art, including Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Johannes Itten, Otto Linding, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Oskar Schlemmer and others.
In Dessau there is a Bauhaus Museum, which presents the work of teachers, in the city itself there are buildings designed by the Bauhaus and protected by UNESCO.

10. Buy national Bavarian clothes.

Bavaria is the only place in Germany where traditional clothes are honored and worn. Fluffy skirts, embroidered blouses, hats with feathers and shorts with suspenders can often be seen on passers-by, this is considered an indicator of good taste, style and high status. Shops from Bavarian clothes there are quite a lot in Munich, but such clothes are by no means cheap.

Three days to explore Munich- this is very little. You can have time to see a lot, but the city is so bright, beautiful and full of temptations that it is very difficult to make a choice in favor of some attractions, leaving others for the next time. However, I am convinced that the less time you have, the richer and more varied you need to spend it.

So, if you are in Munich for the first time, the first thing to do is to go for a walk around the central part of the city. Start it from the Karlsplatz square or, as it is also called, Stachus.

Head towards the Charles Gate - this is where the pedestrian zone begins, where you can admire beautiful buildings, go shopping, buy souvenirs. Next, do not miss the left turn to the cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which has become a symbol of the city. After visiting the cathedral (it will be great if you find yourself in the cathedral during the service and enjoy the sound of the organ) head along the same pedestrian street Kaufingershtrasse towards the central city square.


Marienplatz is one of the most popular tourist spots. The real decoration of this square is the city hall, built in the Gothic style. Pay attention to the magnificent clock on the facade of the town hall: when they strike at 12 and 17 o'clock (in winter - at 11 and 21 o'clock), the life-size figures move and depict scenes from city life. It is believed that the wish made at this time will surely come true :))


To the right of the Marienplatz is the old town hall, which currently houses the Toy Museum. A little to the right in the direction of the old town hall you will see the city market, where locals buy fresh food, and you can look for souvenirs

For lunch, it's nice to eat seafood at the German cafe network NordSee, where everything is delicious, including desserts.




Then you can go towards Ludwigstrasse, where you will see the old humanitarian university. Ludwig-Maximilian, the Ludwig Church, the monumental Sigestor Gate and much more. In the direction of Giselastraße you will find numerous cafes, bars and other places of entertainment. In the evening, take a stroll along the sparkling Maximilianstraße, home to luxury brand shops. Even if you are not going to try on the novelties of the season in one of the boutiques, it will be difficult to take your eyes off the shop windows :))

On the second day of your stay in the capital of Bavaria, you should get up early and go to Neuschwanstein Castle (the same one that became the logo of Walt Disney Pictures and the prototype of Sleeping Beauty's castle in the first Disneyland). It is very easy to get to it on your own: in the machine at the railway station, you buy a ticket by land (bayern ticket) and choose the train to Füssen. To avoid huge queues at the castle, it is better to take the very first train (the schedule should be checked in advance at the station). You may have to transfer to another train, but the chances of getting lost are minimal. In Füssen, you will immediately see buses to Neuschwanstein, they are also subject to the Bavarian ticket (you just need to show it to the driver), get off at the final one. As you can see, everything is quite simple, but there is one small nuance: the validity of the Bavarian ticket starts at 9 a.m., and the earliest (and most convenient in terms of organizing the day) train leaves before 9 a.m. In theory, you need to buy a ticket to the Buchlo station for about 15-20 euros, and then go further with a Bavarian ticket. Thus, you have two options: buy two tickets or explain to the controller on the train that you did not understand what is written on the Bavarian ticket in German :)

Neuschwanstein has been my dream for a long time, and the beauty at the foot of it was breathtaking. At the castle amazing story, and to this day it hides many mysteries. King Ludwig II himself completely thought out the exterior and interior of the castle, which are distinguished by depth and sophistication. On one side of the castle of the Alps and mountain lakes, on the other - meadows and ribbons of rivers. You also have the opportunity to visit the nearby Hoeschwangau hunting castle, but I advise you to do this next time. But the photos below are a view from Neuschwanstein to Hoeschwangau.


It will take you all day to tour the castle, walk around the neighborhood, lunch at a local restaurant and the road, so let's move on to planning the third day in Munich. This city is famous for its museums, I recommend that you visit one of the most famous art galleries in the world, the old Pinakothek (Barer Str. 27), which exhibits paintings by Albrecht Durer, Grunewald, Weiden, Rubens, Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, Francois Boucher, Fragonard and other great artists. We will allocate half a day to the Pinakothek and go to the modern, but no less famous BMW Museum (located at Am Olympiapark 2, it is quite easy to find). The museum will be of interest even to those who are generally indifferent to cars - a futuristic interior, a collection of retro cars and cars of the future cannot fail to impress.



A special atmosphere reigns in the capital of Bavaria, Munich really is not like other cities in Germany. Romantic castles in the foothills of the Alps, exquisite architecture in the late Gothic style, Tyrolean songs and lively conversations over a glass of excellent Bavarian beer - all this makes Munich unique and charming, very pleasant and interesting place from the point of view of tourism. In autumn, the world-famous beer festival, Oktoberfest, is held here; but you can feel its spirit all year round, in the old beer garden Hofbräuhaus, where the best beers and noisy fun never end. Munich is famous for both historical architecture: squares, cathedrals and palaces, as well as modern architecture: the BMW Museum, the Allianz Arena, the Olympic Park and the tower.

For those who want to save time preparing for the trip and immerse themselves more fully in the atmosphere and history of the city, I would recommend using the services of a private guide. In my opinion individual excursions much more interesting than organized excursions with their large number of people and hackneyed program. Moreover, with a private guide, you can always agree on a convenient time and day for you.

Check out the selected author's excursions below, maybe you will like something. I liked the "Express tour of Munich" and "Munich through the eyes of the layman." The first is well suited for those who have only a couple of hours, for example, when transiting in Munich.

What to see in Munich

Frauenkirche Cathedral

The Frauenkirche Cathedral, or the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a 15th-century pavilion-type building created in the late Gothic style. Located in the center of Munich between Odeonsplatz and Marienplatz. Frauenkirche is the highest cathedral Munich and belongs to the Catholic Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. The 22 columns of the Cathedral create the illusion of a small space, however, it is so huge that it could accommodate up to 20,000 people (and the population of Munich at the time the Frauenkirche was built was only 13,000 people). The cathedral has a height of 99 meters, and this is the most high building cities.

The entrance is free.

Marienplatz square

This is the central square of Munich and one of its most famous sights. There are two Munich town halls, New and Old. This is where the Kaufingerstrasse begins. The historic market Viktualienmarkt is also located here. Under the square is a junction station of the Munich metro, connected to a branch of the city train. Also built on the square are the Marienzeule column and the Fischbrunnen fountain. Marienplatz is an immersion in the atmosphere of medieval Germany.

The entrance is free.

BMW Museum

The BMW Museum is dedicated to more than a century of history of the concern, it presents an exposition of aircraft propellers, engines, motorcycles and cars. To the building complex modern architecture In addition to the museum, there is also the headquarters of the BMW company and the modern BMW Welt Center. The BMW Museum building is shaped like a bowl, when viewed from above, the company logo is visible on the roof. The 22-story headquarters building resembles a four-cylinder engine and is listed architectural monuments Munich. The building of the BMW Museum was opened for the 1972 Olympics, and in 2008 a new pavilion was opened. In addition to old cars, the museum has an interactive part with installations and modern concept models that you can get into. In addition to the museum exposition, an excursion to the production is also available by appointment. Read more.

Entrance fee: 10 euros for adults

Odeonsplatz

The square was founded by King Maximilian I of Bavaria in 1828 on the site of the destroyed city walls of the Schwabing Gate. The famous architect Leo von Klenze took part in the construction of the square. Here, in 1862, a monument to Ludwig the First was erected - a huge equestrian statue. On the Odeonsplatz there are several sights of Munich at once: Theatinerkirche - a church created in the late Baroque style, the Arcade of the Generals, the chic Leuchtenberg Palace and concert hall"Odeon".

The entrance is free.

National Theater

The National, or Royal, Theater has been a cultural symbol of Bavaria and Munich since 1818. It was designed by the architect Karl von Fischer in the style of a classical Greek temple. It is the main performance venue for the Bavarian Opera and Ballet. The theater is located on Max Joseph Square. The facade of the building is decorated with a colonnade, and inside there is a huge number of elegant sculptures. The Royal Theater is famous for the fact that such world-famous composers as Strauss and Wagner presented their creations for the first time here.

Entrance fee: Tickets for performances start from a few euros.

Brasserie Hofbräuhaus

The Hofbräuhaus or "Court Brewery" is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Munich. This old brasserie with three large halls with a garden is located in the historic center, next to main square city ​​- Marienplatz. The history of the court brewery of the Bavarian dukes began in 1607, and in 1828 the restaurant was opened to the public. Hofbräuhaus visited by many famous people, from Mozart to Lenin. The restaurant can accommodate up to 4 thousand people at the same time. An orchestra plays in the main hall on the first floor, visitors are seated at long wooden tables with benches, and beer is served in huge liter mugs. Here you can try traditional Bavarian dishes, such as the famous shank with cabbage and pretzels - salty Bavarian beer pretzels. And, of course, this is the very place where you can and should try many varieties of excellent Bavarian beer, not only familiar to us, but also more exotic ones, for example, beer with lemonade.

Entrance fee: 1 liter of branded beer - about 7.5 euros

Pinakothek Munich

Munich became famous all over the world thanks to its art galleries– Old and New Pinakothek, as well as the Pinakothek Moderne. The Alte Pinakothek presents works of art up to the middle of the 18th century. Opposite it is the Neue Pinakothek with works from the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the third - the Pinakothek of Modern Art - there are paintings by contemporary artists. The Neue Pinakothek has a collection of over 3,000 paintings and 300 sculptures. The Pinakothek Moderne includes four museums that are absolutely different from each other: the Exposition of Modern Art, the New Exposition, the Architectural Museum and the Munich State Graphic Collection.

Entrance fee: from 4 euros per adult.

Königsplatz

Köningsplatz is a square on Briennerstrasse. It was created in 1830 in the form of an antique forum. It was planned that it would become a square of culture in the so-called "New Athens". In the northern part is the Glyptothek with a collection of ancient Roman and ancient Greek art. In the western part - the "gates of the square" - a similarity of the entrance to the Acropolis. The building of the State Antique Collection is on the south side. And at the end of the square you can see the Abbey of St. Boniface. In the eastern part of the square are the administrative buildings of the NSDAP and Führerbau, preserved from 1936 until now. During the Third Reich, rallies and marches were held on this square. Now in summer time open-air concerts and cultural events take place here.

The entrance is free.

German Museum of Science and Technology

This is the largest museum of technology and natural history in Munich. It has more than 28,000 exhibits from more than 50 branches of science. Founded in 1903 as a result of a meeting of German engineers, it has long been called "the museum of masterpieces of natural science and technology." Here you can see artificial lightning, an airplane runway, a mining mine and much more. In the Museum's planetarium, with the help of a projection on a 15-meter dome, you can experience a realistic journey through the solar system within the observable universe. A tunnel almost a kilometer long has been built under the Museum building - and this is also an exhibition hall: here you can plunge into the world of mining. Located on the Museumsinsel Island, on the Isar River.

Cost: 11 euros per adult.

Olympic Tower and Olympic Park

Entrance fee: 7 euros for the Olympic Tower for adults, 3 euros for the Olympic stadium for adults. Children under 6 years old - free of charge.

Friedensengel column

The thirty-eight-meter column is installed at the end of the Prinzregentstrasse. The monument is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1871. The column is decorated with a Corinthian capital, and at the top there is a statue of the goddess Nike of Victory. On observation deck visitors are offered two wonderful views at once: on the one hand, the city at their feet, on the other, a statue in the radiance of gold. On summer evenings, this place gives tourists and residents of the city a romantic experience: the fountains at the base of the monument are illuminated by night atmospheric lighting.

The entrance is free.

Nymphenburg Palace

This is one of the largest castles in Europe and the most large building Germany. It is located in the western part of Munich, in the Neuhausen-Nymphenburg district. It was built in 1675 in the Baroque style. The interiors of the castle are quite varied. Big hall in Nymphenburg is decorated in the Rococo style, decorated with frescoes. The Gallery of Beauties houses 36 of the most beautiful women in Europe. In general, each hall of the palace is a masterpiece of architecture: everything suggests that the palace was once the residence of the royal dynasty. The palace park, with an area of ​​more than 200 hectares, attracts tourists with lakes, water cascades and pavilion palaces. There are many swans in the park. On the territory of Nymphenburg, the Royal stables, luxurious baths, hunting lodge, a swimming pool, a sauna, the Magdalenklause chapel and many other buildings that are interesting to visit.

Entrance fee: from 8.5 euros per adult.

The past of Munich, great and joyful, tragic and inglorious, full of significant and fateful events, was embodied in the unique image of the city: in its streets, squares and buildings, squares and parks. There are so many unusual, surprising things here that you need to make a choice in advance if you try to see everything interesting places. So, we will tell you what to see in Munich in 1 day on your own - a detailed route.

One of the main tourist sites of the city, to which thousands of visitors aspire to see an architectural structure of amazing beauty and the highest historical value. In fact, this is a huge palace and park complex, which includes a galaxy of magnificent buildings; picturesque alleys, lawns, various reservoirs and Botanical Garden. Spreading its possessions over hundreds of hectares, the complex can be called the German Versailles in terms of wealth and luxury of design.

Interior

The design of the interior and exterior interiors of the main palace is a symbol of brilliance, luxury and splendor. Everything here strikes with the scope of incredible wealth, from the entrance doors to the last exhibits of the inspection. The majestic architecture of the exterior decoration with beauty and splendor echoes the luxurious splendor of the interior decoration of the palace rooms and ceremonial halls.

The main premises of the palace - served as a venue for official receptions, festive balls and other court entertainment. The decoration of the walls and ceilings of the hall in the Bavarian rococo style strikes the imagination with the elegance of stucco and the unusually lively beauty of the frescoes made by the best German painters of the 17th century.

The gallery of beauties, created on the initiative of King Ludwig I, who had a reputation as a ladies' man, is a kind of collection of portraits of Bavarian beauties of different classes. The images of 36 ladies were captured by the famous court painter of the 19th century, Karl Stieler, who began to work on the next image after the personal choice of the king. The owners of charming female images had different social status: representatives of royal blood coexist here with a dancer from a shoemaker's family - Lola Montes.

This passionate adventuress, whom Ludwig was fond of, can be compared in terms of cunning and clever blackmail with the famous Mata Hari. Lola was honored to become the prototype of the heroine of the famous Conandoyle story "A Scandal in Bohemia".

Crew Museum

The Carriage Museum, located in the premises of the former palace stables, is a unique collection of luxurious traveling coaches, fiacres, chaises, and sleighs. Each of the specimens presented here is a real work of the carriage art of Bavaria: the extraordinary elegance of the lines combined with the rich luxury of the finish is genuine admiration. To see the whole complex, you need to devote more than one day to this.

German Museum

This is the largest museum of technology and science, which contains exhibits that are real scientific treasures. technical progress different areas. In the grandiose repository, located on the Museum Island, rarities of inventions of engineering minds are presented: an auto engine, a dynamo, a submarine, a radio receiver and many other legendary exhibits that have advanced the progress of civilization.

Marienplatz square

A one-day excursion to Munich includes a visit to its main square, Marienplatz, which received its name from the column of the same name, erected in 1638 in honor of the divine righteous woman.

Before that, on Schrannenplatz (as the square used to be called) all kinds of medieval fairs, auctions were held, tournaments of knights were organized. Modern square - iconic tourist facility, where crowds come to look at two shrines.

Old and New Town Halls

These architectural "sisters" are true masterpieces of Gothic architecture, they enchant so much with their unique beauty that it is impossible to stop admiring their enticing view. The “eldest” of them, the Old Town Hall, raised its pointed dome in 1480 in the eastern part of the square, invariably pleasing everyone for many centuries. The "wounds" inflicted on the famous Catholic shrine by the war were "healed" by careful restoration, and now this beautiful building still looks fresh and attractive.

The New Town Hall is a magnificent neo-Gothic architectural monument built in 1909 at the behest of Ludwig I in the opposite part of Marienplatz. The majestic tower 85 meters high is the main architectural decoration of the old square. Its extraordinary multi-stage domes delight with the filigree elegance of the decoration, which is associated with skillfully executed lace. Unique creation design art is the clock placed on the central facade: 32 figures to the accompaniment of the chimes illustrate episodes of the medieval life of the townspeople; 43 bells announce the beginning of the next hour to those present. Here you can sit or stand for a long time, admiring the true masterpieces of architecture and gain strength to see the following sights.

Heidenhausen

You can see the delights of modern Munich if you visit the most beautiful district of the city - Heidenhausen, located south of the old part of the Bavarian capital. Lovely old mansions and fashionable high-tech buildings made of glass and concrete coexist perfectly here; cozy public gardens and small squares with picturesque fountains coexist with modern infrastructure facilities. This area can be compared with the Parisian Montmartre: in numerous clubs, bars, cafes, creative bohemians gather; multi-genre disco music is spreading.

Another favorite place in Munich is the Olympic Park, equipped in memory of the victims of the 1972 Olympics. 11 of Israel's best athletes were then brutally murdered by representatives of the terrorist organization of Palestine. Created on a sad occasion, the park has become the most grandiose complex of miracle sports facilities and evokes only positive emotions in everyone.

Against the backdrop of an excellent water stadium rises the original roof in the form of a huge plexiglass tent of a sports stadium. The famous Bayern Munich football team used to train on it. A chic velodrome allows for training and competitions on excellent tracks. There is a wonderful year-round skating rink here, where you can show off your ability to skate to everyone.

The Olympic Tower amazes with its extraordinary height (290 meters) and amazing infrastructure, climbing to which you can see stunning views of the thousand-year-old Munich with its incredible beauties of the past and present. The graceful building towering above the city - a symbolic object of the 1972 Olympics - can be safely called a masterpiece of high-rise construction.

Karlsplatz and Charles Gate

The square named after Elector Karl Theodor is one of the most authentic places in the Bavarian land, where the great history of its development from the Middle Ages to the present day was embodied. Among local residents there is a second, unofficial name for the square - "Stahus" in honor of the old beer house located on it - a favorite cereal corner of many Munich residents. Surrounded majestic buildings The area is always filled with people. Many come here to admire the magnificent fountain located in the center, to relax near the crystal jets that bring coolness. Karlsplatz is the heart of the tram interchange, from which you can go by tram to any part of the city.

Truly unique monument fortification architecture (13-14th century) - Charles Gate (renamed in honor of Charles in 1791). Repeatedly destroyed, the reconstruction of the Charles Gate remains a symbol of the power and grandeur of one of the most expensive and highly developed cities in Germany. The majesty of the old gate, the solemn beauty of everything grand structure, successful design decorations are undoubted signs of an architectural masterpiece.

Marienhof

A kind of green oasis with velvety grass, surrounded by close rows of trees - the amazing Marienhof Square. Place relaxing holiday citizens and tourists, a cozy island of silence among the urban noise. In warm weather, you can lie on a grassy carpet, sunbathe, read and just relax after a hard day's work. Archaeological excavations conducted on one of the sections of the square, found traces of early settlements (before the city was founded).

Marienhof Square has become the object of historical research. Named in memory of Munich's first synagogue, Marienhof, the square captures the history of Jews hiding from the brutal pogroms taking place in Europe in the early Middle Ages. They erected a synagogue here, in which they hid from punishing death. This is probably why the green space of Sq. Marienhof was left unbuilt as a symbol of rebirth and eternity.

Viktualienmarkt market

All over the world, Bavaria is known for its gastronomic delights and breweries, the famous Oktoberfest holiday, so it is no coincidence that Munich is a symbol of the diverse abundance of everything edible - the Viktualienmarkt market. The bright palette of stalls bursting with delicious delicacies, vegetables and fruits amazes the most sophisticated customers with its assortment. Here you can satisfy any consumer demand, taste the popular Bavarian sausages, which is called “hot, hot”, drink fresh beer from a barrel, buy exotic fruits.

All products sold here are of high quality and freshness - they are mainly supplied by Bavarian farmers who compete with each other in best quality manufactured products. On the shelves you will not see tubers and root crops with clods of earth - everything is thoroughly washed, vegetables in wicker baskets look like a colorful still life of an artistic canvas in a kind of "gastronomic museum".

Old and New Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne

Art galleries in Munich - the Old and New Pinakotheks, housed in different buildings, number and cultural value exhibits can outshine other similar institutions in the world. Left side of the 1st floor Old Pinakothek given over to temporary exhibitions with regularly changing works of art, on the right side, works by German and Flemish creators of the brush and cutter (15-17th century) are displayed. The canvases of Brueghel and Cranach impress with their dramatic solemnity. The 2nd floor (right wing) is dedicated to the great geniuses of the Italian Renaissance: the masterpieces of Botticelli, Raphael, Perugino, Leonardo da Vinci make you freeze with admiration.

The immortal canvases of the Flemings Van Dyck, Rubens, Jordaens evoke spiritual awe. It is breathtaking to contemplate the paintings of the famous Dutchmen Remrandt and Hals. The art of painting is reflected here in full - in the right wing of the 2nd floor there are pictorial masterpieces in the baroque and rococo style of Italian, German, French and Spanish artists (Murillo, El Greco).

New Pinakothek - a collection of artistic works of painting -19-20 century. all directions. Romantic canvases by Yu. Dahl, G. Courbet, impressionists Monet, Degas, post-impressionists Gauguin and Van Gogh, cubists and expressionists Picasso, Maillol. The Pinakothek der Moderne (3rd part of the gallery) presents 4 exhibitions of modern fine art: painting, drawing, design and architecture, striking with unusual colors, shapes, and extraordinary solutions. A visit to Pinatkothek is an unforgettable immersion in beauty.

English garden

A wonderfully picturesque park in the center of the Bavarian capital - English garden very popular with the Munich people. They walk in shady alleys, ride horses, play Board games and even go surfing in local waters. There are excellent conditions for active and a relaxing holiday. In a very nice Japanese garden in a charming tea house you can enjoy a tea ceremony, in a cozy beer garden you can treat yourself to the famous Bavarian beer. There is also a small nudist meadow in the park - do not be surprised if you see naked people here in the summer. The English Garden is a man-made landscape miracle, a green oasis among the concrete and stone of a big city.

Even one day of stay in this city will give an unforgettable experience, generously enriching the spiritual and moral world of any tourist who has visited the sights of Munich.

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What to see in Munich for 1,2 or 3 days of rest, where to go for a walk in the evening and what to do? What places to visit so that the impressions of the city are vivid and complete? There are 15 ways to have fun in the capital of German Bavaria.

It doesn’t matter when you come to Munich to relax, in winter or summer, with children or a group of friends, there are a huge number of places worth visiting during the day and in the evening, there is something to see.

Visiting the central square Marienplatz

What to see in Munich with your own eyes as soon as you come here? The main place where all the tourists from all over the world visit is the Central Square.

Marienplatz is the heart of the "old" city, where executions, knightly tournaments and fairs were held in the old days. The square is located in the center of the pedestrian zone and is filled with the main sights of Munich. It is interesting to look at the New and Old Town Halls, climb the highest Munich cathedral Frauenkirche, crowned with copper domes, which offers a panorama of the city and a view of the Alps.

Walk through the royal park and palace

lovely park and majestic palace Nymphenburg, built in the Baroque style, is the largest palace complex in Europe. The park is decorated antique statues and fountains, there is also a botanical garden with a rich collection of orchids. The palace impresses with the Stone Hall, Zimmermann's frescoes, portraits of 36 beauties of Europe, collections of carriages and porcelain.

Ride in the most convenient metro

To move around the city, you should use the local metro. In the Munich metro, everything is thought out for the convenience of passengers: a system of elevators, escalators, a successful transfer scheme, and bright design.

As an original city tour, you can take a walk through the metro stations, there is something to see and take pictures of as a memory of Europe.

Visit to the BMW Museum

From the outside, the building looks like a car engine. It is both a museum and an exhibition hall, and Entertainment Center and showroom. The entire 90-year history of the concern is collected here from aircraft propellers to ultra-modern and unusual cars.

Communication with wildlife

More than 15,000 animals live in the vast spaces of the Hellabrunn Zoo. The geo-park is divided into "continents", where living conditions for animals are close to natural.

Shopping in Munich

The pleasure of shopping in Munich can be received by any tourist, regardless of financial possibilities. You can limit yourself to souvenirs or handmade items purchased at Europe's largest flea market Theresienwiese, or you can thoroughly and fashionably update your wardrobe on Maximilianstrasse, the most expensive street in the city, where boutiques, brand, jewelry stores, and art galleries are located.

Go to the romantic Neuschwanstein Castle

Where to go in Munich to see historical sights? We are going to Neuschwanstein Castle. The castle is located 130 km from Munich. To build his dream, inspired by the music of Wagner, King Ludwig II ordered to blow up part of the rock and spent huge sums from the state treasury on the construction. Everything in the castle is dedicated to the swan theme and old Germanic legends.

You can also see Neuschwanstein Castle in winter.

Local beer tasting

In the evening, you can go to a cafe, restaurant or bar in Munich, many tourists choose the latter option.

There are 6 largest breweries known all over the world in the city. The use of beer drinks has long become a national tradition. A huge number of beer establishments, both restaurant-type and taverns, are scattered around the city. The famous beer festival has been held in Terezin Meadow every autumn for almost 200 years.

Journey into the world of LEGO

Where to go in Munich with children? The child will like a huge park with a variety of entertainment, it is worth going here for the whole day.

The best way to go to Legoland is by train. After an hour and a half trip, travelers find themselves in fairyland, completely created from Lego constructors. There are whole cities in miniature (Venice, Berlin, Paris, ), many attractions, Duplo World for kids, pirate bay, The Kingdom of Knights and many more interesting things.

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Memories of a tragic past

The tour is emotionally complex and difficult and is not suitable for particularly impressionable people. The Dachau Museum is located on the site of the first major concentration camp. Barracks, crematoriums, administrative building were reconstructed after the war. Terrible moments of history are captured in long lists the names of the dead, on photographs and stands.

Contemplation of paintings in the Pinakothek

There are three Pinakotheks in Munich: Old, New and Modern Art. Here you can see paintings by masters of the 14th-18th centuries (Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Titian), the works of artists and sculptors who lived during the Rococo and Art Nouveau (Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Rodin). Contemporary art is represented not only by famous artists, but also by new names and discoveries.

Exploring technological innovations in an interactive museum

You should definitely visit the largest technical museum in the world, which is located on a whole island on the Isar River. There are many exhibitions and laboratories in which you can conduct entertaining experiments.

Visit to the National Theater

Tourists who come to Munich to relax for a long time must dedicate one day of cultural life in the city. Opera and ballet lovers will appreciate the high level of the main Bavarian theater. Tickets here should be booked in advance, tickets are quickly sold out among those wishing to visit the theater.

Watching the stuntmen

You can learn everything about special effects, see the most interesting scenery, watch dangerous stunts, visit the film set and become a movie hero for a while by visiting the Bavaria Filmstadt studio.

Rest in the English Park

Where to go to nature in Munich with children or family for the whole day? The city has perfect place to relax from the hustle and bustle, where you can spend time in the company of people close to you.

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You can gain strength before the next excursion or just take a break from the hustle and bustle in a cozy gazebo in the Munich English Park. Here you can have a picnic or sunbathe, and at the same time watch the performances of local artists.

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