MúnichThe present capital of Bavaria inGermany, Munich is famous for itsmagnificent architecture, refinedculture and the annual oktoberfestbeer celebrations. Located besideRiver Isar in the southern part ofBavaria, Munich enjoys a wonderfulsetting geographically. It also is amajor international centre forresearch, business, engineeringand medicine.

When in Munich, do includeMunich Residenz, Marienplatz andthe Neues Rathaus, Frauenkirche,

Asamkirche (Asam Church),Englischer Garten, NymphenburgPalace and Cuvilliés Theaterin your itinerary.

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Famous For : City

Munich is the third largest city in Germany,after Berlin and Hamburg. The locals usuallydo not like their city to be remembered onlyfor the Oktober beer fest, hence it makessure that the culture of the city is somethingto be talked about. From museums, artgalleries to music concerts, the culturalscene in Munique sometimes surpasseseven that of Berlin. Tourists are oftendazzled by the amazing architecturalmasterpieces the city has to offer. Thevarious royal avenues and squares, castlesand churches are a testament to thearchitectural beauty of the city. Thoughmost of the original building were destroyedor suffered serious damage during WWII,the city was rebuilt to resemble the Munichin the 1800s.

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When To

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Neuschwanstein Castle

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Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645Schwangau, Germany

The reclusive king Ludwig the II, is said tohave commissioned the NeuschwansteinCastle’s construction thereby withstandingextensive public appearances. Such were hisreclusive tendencies, that the palace wascommissioned out of his personal fortunesand was made to include every rendition ofarchitecture from the Romanesque form aspossible. The palace was open to the publicright after the king’s death in 1886 and isthronged today by millions of tourists fromall around the world, who come to visit their“fairytale king” in his very “fairytale castle.”The castle is iconic in the contribution to themaking of the imaginative and elaboratesets of Sleeping Beauty.

2 National Theatre Munich

Max-Joseph-Platz 2, 80539 Munich,Germany

Welcome to National Theatre Munich, aplace that is like a mecca for people wholove opera performances like anything. Italso houses the Bavarian State Ballet andthe Bavarian State Opera . A look at itshistory would tell us that the first theatrewas established in the year 1810 by KingMaximilian I and it was located near thefamous Cuvilliés Theatre. Designed by Karlvon Fischer during the years 1811–1818 onthe Odeon (Paris) model, the theatreevolved as the ultimate place to enjoy somenice performances by famous artists fromevery part of the globe.

Its construction started on Oct 26, 1811 butgot delayed due to economical problemsand then by a fire mishap that happened inthe same building. It got opened on Oct 12,1818 with a mesmerizing performance byFerdinand Fränzl. However, as fate wouldhave it, the place witnessed another fireaccident in 1823. Finally, it was opened forpublic in the year 1825 and since then it hasbeen a pioneer in this form of art. Talkingabout the plays and performances, NationalTheatre has been a perfect host to anumber of them, including Wagner’s Tristanund Isolde (1865), Das Rheingold (1869), DieMeistersinger von Nürnberg (1868),Benvenuto Cellini by Franz Lachner (1849),Sarema by Alexander von Zemlinsky (1897),Der Bärenhäuter by Siegfried Wagner (1899) and so on.

3 Olympic Stadium

Spiridon-Louis-Ring 27, 80809Munich, Germany

Conveniently located in the Spiridon-Louis-Ring area of Munich, Olympic Stadium orOlympiastadion as it known among thelocals, has been an ideal host for severalimportant matches over decades. It wasconstructed by Bilfinger Berger during theyears 1968 and 1972 to serve as a mainvenue for the 1972 Summer Olympics. Postthe Olympics game, it became the home forinternational matches including the 1974World Cup Final, 1979 European Cup Final, Euro '88 Final and 1997 UEFA ChampionsLeague Final among others.

Since the year 2005, Olympic Stadium hasbeen hosting the annual air & stylesnowboard event. However, a major turningpoint came in 2006, when the stadiumbecame the first venue that hosted Tour deSki cross country skiing competition. With an

existing seating capacity of around 70000people and state-of-the art facilities, it alsohosts a number of open-air concerts withstars and bands like Madonna, Phil Collins,Metallica, Elton John and Sting to name afew. With so much to know and experience,the stadium is a not to miss attraction inMunich.

4 Sendlinger Tor

Sendlinger-Tor-Platz, 80331 Munich,Germany

Sendlinger Tor is a city gate in the historicold part of Munich and it is one of theremaining 3 town gates in the city. It wasactually built as a part of the expansionplans by Ludwig the Bavarian and it was firstmentioned as the starting point of a roadthat led to Italy but there are evidences thatit existed much before that. Initially therewas only one central structure with two

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flanking towers but the central tower gotdemolished in 1808 and restoration workgot started on the other two towers in 1860,giving them the existing structure. Well, itmight not be in the list of popularattractions of Munich, but still it deserves avisit to get that old world charm.

5 Deutsches Museum

Deutsches Museum Masterpieces ofScience and TechnologyMuseumsinsel 1 80538 Munich

The exhibits housed in DeutschesMuseum are of a diverse range and coverseveral topics such as aerospace,agriculture, astronomy,telecommunications, railways, mining,chemistry, electricity and marine navigationto name just a few. Whether it is the benchway back in 1938, that saw the first splittingof an atom or the Siemens Dynamo Engine,which exhibits the production and

transmission of electricity to the variedchannels within it, or merely the theopportunity to see the first ever car andautomobile designed and manufactured inits own right - the classic 1886 Benz,everything has something that will keep youon your toes and rake your curiosity evenmore.  

Where To

Eat5 Places

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1 An Nam

Pestalozzistraße 32, 80469 Munich,Germany

+49-89-24203499

The diversity of the Vietamese culinaryculture is reflected in An Nam's colourful

and healthy menu. From the traditional Phosoup to summer rolls, you can get anythingthat your heart desires. The ambience of therestaurant is Asian. You can choose to dineAl fresco or dine indoors in their cosy dimlylit hall. The service is excellent and theyaccommodate special wishes to the best oftheir abilities. The food is excellent to saythe least and the plate is always nicelydecorated and presented.

An Nam comes highly recommended by thelocals. It is pricey compared to Munichstandards but whole experience makes itvalue for your money.

2 Broeding

Schulstraße 9, 80634 Munich,Germany

+49-89-164238

Broeding is the brainchild of two wine loverswho have a penchant for exclusive dishes.So you know you're in for a treat. Everydayyou'll find something new on the menu. Thecourses are often an innovative take on

classic traditional recipes. If you are intoexperimental food, you will love Broeding.Each course comes with amazing flavoursthat seem to complement each other.

Here, great food meets great service. Eatingat Broeding is an experience you shouldn'tmiss out on. make sure you havereservations as thre is just one sitting eachnight.

3 Dallmayr

Dienerstraße 14, Munich, Bavaria,Germany

+49-89-2135100

Dallmayr is a luxury gourmet restaurant thataims to give you an exceptional diningexperience. The restaurant is classy andelegant and serves classic modern cuisine.Each dish is well thought out and presentedwith lots of flair. The restaurant offers twopreset menus (6 course and 8 course) or youhave the choice of ordering a la carte. Mostof the food is used in a very innovative wayand often presented with unconventional

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combinations that present a pleasantsurprise to the palate. It is difficult to pick acertain dish, as the menu keeps on changingbut the 6 course dinner paired with wine ishighly recommended.

4 Restaurant Mark’s

Neuturmstrasse 1, 80331 Munich,Germany

+49-89-290-980

The ideal thing to do at Restaurant Mark’swould be to deck up in one’s classiest bestand enter the marble laden flooringenchanted with the subtle tones of the fluteand the piano. Vivid notes float by as onesettles down for lunch or dinner to a tableladen with white linen and opens up tomenus offering classic French dishes, with adash of the Mediterranean. The dinner orlunch options vary between a la carte tothree course to six course dishes, whichoften and on begin with amuse bouches andend with hand made sweets as complimentsfrom the chef.

5 Bratwurstherzl

Dreifaltigkeitsplatz 1, 80331 Munich,Germany

+49-89-295113

Looking for a place in Munich where you canenjoy some fabulous local food at pricesthat won't be heavy on your pocket? This iswhen Bratwurstherzl comes into picture.Known for its delicious Germanpreparations, the restaurant is oh sofamous for its non-veg and veg preparationswhich are a pure delight for your taste buds.The ambiance is more of a cafe style andyou will surely love the peppy decorand atmosphere of this place. Happy eating out!