Frauenkirche
November 30, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Located to the east of Marienplatz, Frauenkirche is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Freising and Munich. The church towers can be easily seen due to the neighboring height limits. One can climb the south tower to get a breathtaking view of Munich and the close by Alps. Frauenkirche was build out of red brick, [...]
St. Peter’s Church
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Built even before the city of Munich was founded, the St. Peter’s Church is arguably the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the city. According to history, monks lived in and around this Church as early as the eighth century.
Rathaus-Glockenspiel
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
One of the major tourist attractions of the city, the Rathaus-Glockenspiel lies in the center of Munich. This gem that dates from the early 20th century was a part of the construction of the New Town Hall. Every day, with clockwork precision, at 11 am, 12 noon, and at 5 pm, it replays back two [...]
Old Town Hall
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Located in the center of Munich, the Old Town Hall was constructed between 1470-1480 and has been known by this name since the 19th century. Jörg von Halspack, a famous architect who also planned the Frauenkirche, designed it. The Gothic architectural style that was prevalent during that period of time is well reflected in this [...]
Hofbrauhaus am Platzl
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
A nostalgic tourist spot that will prove to be of special interest for those who love beer, Hofbräuhaus am Platzl, a beer hall, lies in the center of the city of Munich.
Blutenburg Castle
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Located between the two arms of the River Würm, the medieval Blutenburg Palace was built in the year 1438-1439.
Schleissheim Palace
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Formerly the summer residence of the Bavarian rulers, Schleissheim Palace dates back to 1598. Tourists checking into the history of this palace will discover that it was originally built as a country house and hermitage that was founded by William V.
Munich Residenz
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Set your foots on the hallowed grounds that served as the residence of the Bavarian kings, electors, and dukes as well as the seat of government between the year 1508 to 1918.
Amalienburg
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Constructed by by François de Cuvilliés between the year 1734 and 1739, the Amalienburg is a tiny hunting lodge, constructed for the Roman emperor Charles II in Nymphenburg Palace Park, Munich.
Alte Hof
November 20, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Located in the center of Munich, Alter Hof is an archeologist’s delight. It was also the former imperial residence of the holy Roman emperor, Louis IV.
New Town Hall
November 19, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
The New Town Hall lies in the northern part of Marienplatz, in the heart of Munich city. Standing tall at 79 meters, it is known in the German language as the Neues Rathaus.
Marienplatz
November 19, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
What is the use of visiting a city without checking out its lifeline? Marienplatz, the square that hosted festivals and tournaments, along with being a marketplace too during the Middle Ages, is considered as the heart of Munich city.
BMW Museum
November 19, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Located close to the Olympiapark, Munich, the BMW Museum was established shortly before the summer Olympics in the year 1972. Dealing with the history of BMW, the famous automobile manufacturer, it is visited by tens of thousands of automobile enthusiasts and also by the general tourists throughout the year.
Nymphenburg Palace
November 19, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Formerly the summer residence of the Wittelbachs, the former royal family of Bavaria, Nymphenburg Palace, surrounded by an English-style park, finds a worthy spot in the itinerary of tourists visiting Munich.
Deutsches Museum
November 19, 2010 by Germany vacations · Leave a Comment
Arguably acknowledged as the largest technology related museum in the world, the Deutsches Museum is situated on a small island near the River Isar, in Munich, Germany. It exhibits nearly 28,000 objects from approximately fifty fields of technology and science.