Munich - Westpark
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Westpark, laid out for the fourth International Garden Show (IGA 83), lies some 3km/2mi southwest of the main railroad station in Munich. Beautifully designed and planted, it has an area of 72,000sq.m/178 acres and extends for about 2km/1.25mi from east to west, divided into an eastern and western half by Garmischer Strasse.
The park has extensive lawns on which to relax, and ponds stocked with carp, goldfish and turtles.
The park has extensive lawns on which to relax, and ponds stocked with carp, goldfish and turtles.
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The delightful ensemble commonly known as Klein-Asien (Little Asia) consists of a Chinese garden, a Japanese garden, a Thai Sala and a pagoda (constructed by 200 Nepalese craftsmen).
The park is particularly appealing to children on account of its several well-designed play areas equipped with a variety of apparatus, paddling pools etc.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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