This largest city located in the southern part of Germany is not only the most important cultural and technological center of Western Europe, but also one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the country. This is not only the birthplace of the famous brand of BMW cars, advanced technologies and a huge variety of beers, this city is rich in classical European architecture.
The article presents some of the most famous sights of the Bavarian capital. The tourist map of this city is replete with amazing historical and cultural areas, attracting many tourists from around the world. All of them are of great cultural, historical, technological and entertaining value. The city contains all the best that Germany has always been famous for.
There is something to see here. The sights of Munich cannot be fully covered by one tourist trip. There are a lot of them.
Overview of Munich
Munich, located in Germany, is the capital of the federal state of Bavaria. It is located in the foothills of the Alps. These amazingly picturesque places give tourists the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent nature of Germany and admire the perfect state of its ecology.
Here you can see the magnificent cathedrals and bell towers, magnificent city squares with old houses. Typically, travelers' walks start from the main square of Marienplatz. After exploring some of the city's attractions, you can enjoy some of the beer halls with famous German beers, as well as visit a cafe or restaurant and try local national dishes.
Millions of tourists annually visit the capital of Bavaria. Most of them come here to see medieval castles, of which there are a lot of. The city has a rather long history (almost 1000 years), therefore it has a large number of historical and cultural sites.
Marienplatz Square
Let's start the description of Munich sights from the Marienplatz square - the central and most famous in the city. Her story dates back to 1158, when she became the main in the city. The square is named after St. Mary.
The column in its central part was erected in 1638 in honor of the end of the occupation of the city by the Swedes. The column is crowned by a gilded Virgin Mary, created by Hubert Gerhard in 1590.
Marienplatz is the historic core and heart of the city. This is the main of all the attractions of Munich. Excursion routes usually begin at this location.
The most notable objects are the Old and New Town Hall (built in the Neo-Gothic style in 1874), the Column of Mary. It should be noted that most of the Wittelsbach rulers worked in the Town Hall. Also on the square there are many souvenir shops and shops, cafes and restaurants. According to tourists, here you can see interesting performances of street actors and many other things that attract the attention of travelers.
English garden
This garden is the world's largest beautifully landscaped city park, stretching for 5000 meters from the very center to the northeastern outskirts of the city. It was founded in 1789 and since then has gradually expanded to its current inconceivable size.
He takes his name from the traditional English gardens, which were quite popular in the XVIII-XIX centuries.
There are places in the garden that deserve special feedback from travelers - this is a unique Japanese tea house, a beautiful meadow where you can sunbathe even in nudity, and a lake with artificial waves and numerous benches to relax on its shores.
Of all the attractions of the city of Munich, this place impresses with its picturesque landscapes and winding paths. Several ancient buildings have been preserved here: Monopteros (neoclassical temple), Chinese pagoda and the same Japanese tea house.
Frauenkirche Cathedral
The main church of the Bavarian capital has existed since 1821. Its first stone was laid by the Duke Sigismund in 1468 and it was built in record time for the Middle Ages (20 years). Its consecration was completed in 1494, but the unique domes of the towers were erected only in 1525.
Today it is the most famous religious site not only in Munich, but throughout the state. The interior of the church was partially lost during World War II. Today managed to save the marble tomb of Ludwig IV of Bavaria, the altar of St. Andrew, the bench of the choirs and paintings of Jan Polak.
Two towers of the main cult landmark of Munich soar into the sky to a height of 99 meters and are perfectly visible from various places in the city.
Arcade of Generals
The arcade, called Feldherrnhalle, is located at the end of Ludwigstrasse.
It is a large open room with arcades in the shape of an arc. Their height is 20 meters. Bronze monuments of Wrede and Tili (commanders from Bavaria) are erected here. They were erected in honor of the German-French war of 1870-1871 at the place where the Hitlerite “Beer putsch” failed.
The hall acquired a kind of cult status in Nazi propaganda, and therefore, touring the premises by tourists is impossible.
Allah Palace
According to experienced travelers, it is interesting to visit not only the center of Munich. Sights of other parts of the city are also worth attention. The Allah Palace, where we invite you, is located in the northwestern homonymous district of Munich.
The castle complex was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Presumably, it was supposed to be used as a hunting lodge, but thanks to the vagaries of the customer, the palace was demolished several times and was rebuilt, and a lot of money was spent on it. This structure during its existence has changed many owners.
During the Second World War, the castle was taken over by the military; a hospital was located here. Then it was inhabited by American soldiers who set up a fishing and hunting club here. Since 1955, the owner is a branch of MAN. Currently, the Allah palace, built in the Neo-Gothic style, includes, in addition to the main building, a chapel and a 5-story tower.
Thanks to well-conducted restoration work, the appearance of this landmark of Munich has been preserved almost in its original form. The facade is decorated with coats of arms, sculptures of knights and symbolic images of mythological and real animals.
Bavarian National Museum
The collection of this museum center begins with an exhibition held in 1885 in the Fortress of Duke Max. Subsequently, there was not enough space for exhibits, so a new Bavarian National Museum was created. It is located in a building that was built from 1894 to 1900. Today the complex repeats all the styles of those eras whose works are installed in its halls. It should be noted that the internal content is the opposite of the appearance of the building.
The exposition of this curious attraction of Munich includes:
- crystal products;
- antique furniture;
- German porcelain;
- clock;
- glass painting;
- gold jewelry;
- textile;
- crafts from ivory and many others. other
The exposition fully reveals the rich history of art and demonstrates the applied art of the peoples of the state.
Glyptotek and Propylaea
Among the main attractions of Munich you can imagine these unique historical buildings.
Crown Prince Ludwig I, fascinated by antiquity, ordered his agents to bring works of art from Rome and Greece. As a result, in the years 1816-1830, the Glyptothek was built, which became the premises for the presentation of the exhibits purchased there. The building has arcades, 4 wings, ionic columns. The walls, in which there are no windows, are decorated with sculptures located in niches from the outside.
The Propylaea building was erected after the abdication of Ludwig I from the royal throne. For this, funds from a private fund were raised. The wonderful building resembles the Acropolis of Athens.
Pinacoteca
This building is a museum-"repository". There are three of them in Munich: the old Pinakothek, the new and the modern.
The old pinakothek is one of the oldest in the world. It contains collections of outstanding early master painters. The new museum includes paintings from the 19th century, and the modern pinakothek contains later works of art.
Nymphenburg Palace
Among the main attractions of Munich and the Nymphenburg Palace, built in the middle of the XVII century and located in the western part of the city. It is made mainly in the Baroque style with the presence of Rococo elements. 5 generations of the Wittelsbach participated in the construction of the castle.
It all began with the Elector Ferdinand Maria, who ordered the construction of the middle part of the building in the style of Italian villas for his wife. Further, the palace complex began to expand with pavilions and galleries, after which the northern greenhouse and the southern part of the castle were erected. The park area began to expand in the XVIII century, and rebuilt it in the French style (orientation to Versailles).
The hunting pavilion, made in the rococo style, attracts especially great attention. Here you can see the 18th century bathhouse and the pagoda pavilion, decorated with oriental ornaments and masks of the gods. The inner zone of the palace is represented by the Great Hall, Lac Cabinet and the Gallery of Beauties.
German Museum
Beautiful Germany! Judging by the enthusiastic responses, Munich sights are liked by absolutely everyone, regardless of tastes and interests. There are many museums here, among which, it is worth highlighting German, which is a world-class museum of technology and science. Tourists of various ages are happy to visit it. This museum is the largest in the world in the field of technology and science.
Free tours of 50 exhibition sites are held here. The complex has a huge collection, represented by hundreds of thousands of objects of science and technology, from the Stone Age to the present.
This grandiose building was founded in 1903. Its modern exposition consists of 18 thousand exhibits located on seven floors of the museum. Here are presented scientific instruments, heavy vehicles, as well as equipment used in the field of physics and aeronautics. It also contains copies of mines, an enlarged model of a human cell, models of trains, sailboats and much more.
Residence Munich
Representing the sights of the city of Munich, it is impossible not to mention the former Royal Palace of the Bavarian Monarchs (Wittelsbach). It is located in the center of the capital and is the largest city palace in all of Germany. Serious damage was inflicted on him during the Second World War. Today it is fully restored and is one of the most beautiful palace museums in Europe.
The exhibits of the halls are objects of art and culture of many centuries: famous collections of porcelain, paintings, silver objects, rare antique furniture, chandeliers, sculptures, etc.
BMW Museum
Many tourists are strongly advised in Munich to visit this famous modern museum. The BMW Center is located in a silver hemisphere building.
The exposition is completely devoted to automobiles and motorcycles of the famous German manufacturer. Visitors have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the history of production, and can also see stunning prototypes of future automotive technology.
The suburbs of Munich
Sights outside the city are also quite interesting and may interest in their historical and cultural value. The surroundings of Munich are no less abundant in fascinating places. Tourists who visit iconic places in the city should take fascinating walks in the areas located in the suburbs. These include:
- Neuschwanstein Castle;
- the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber;
- Linderhof Castle;
- Lake Starnberger See.
More About Neuschwanstein
So, judging by the reviews, the most attractive sights of Munich are ancient castles, but the most impressive of them is Neuschwanstein - the pride of all Germany. For almost 150 years, a stunning and fantastic architectural creation towers over a steep cliff.
Its uniqueness is that Ludwig II originally conceived it as a romantic monastery, similar to those described on the pages of chivalric novels.
Lego Amusement Park
Magnificent historical and architectural sights of Munich. And what can you see for young children? Experienced travelers are advised to visit an interesting park not only for children, but also for adults, in the vicinity of Munich. It occupies an area of 140 hectares.
Here, more than 40 attractions, various shows, shows and interactive games are presented for visitors. This pastime can be especially interesting for children from two to thirteen years of age.
Victualienmarkt Market
This oldest food market in the capital of Bavaria is popular with both the local population and visitors. It sells all the finest and best that the famous Bavaria is rich in. Vegetables, fruits, sausages and sausages, cheeses, beer, flowers and a huge variety of other food products are presented in the assortment of numerous counters.
Even if you don’t need anything, it’s very interesting to walk along it to plunge into the amazing, incomparable atmosphere of the European market.
Finally
Wonderful sights of Munich in winter and summer. At any time of the year, the capital of Bavaria is able to fall in love with itself at first sight. This city is filled with all kinds of attractions that tell a lot of interesting and new about its history.
According to tourists, Munich is a very cozy city with a magnificent picturesque park and mountain river in the very center of the city. He conquers with its architecture, represented by numerous chic castles and palaces.
And the reviews about the locals are wonderful - they are hospitable and good-natured. Many admire confectionery with divine taste and appearance products.
In addition to educational excursions, there are many other interesting places where you can just relax with a fun company and with your family. In any case, a trip to Munich will be remembered for a lifetime, as it will be eventful and informative.