Tourist Attractions in Munich

 
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Asam Church, fashioned in a beautiful Rococo exterior, is dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk. The interior of the church is impressive with its high altar, cornices, frescoes and stucco figures.
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Best known for its outstanding collection of medieval German Sculpture and tapestries, the Bavarian National Museum is amongst the finest museum's in Europe.
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The Bavarian State Opera House, built in an architectural style resembling that of a Greek temple, is amongst the world's finest opera houses. The annual Munich Opera Festival is the most splendid event in the theatrical season.
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The Cathedral Church of Our Lady in Munich was established in 1821. Munich's most prominent landmark, this Gothic style Church is a popular tourist attraction.

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Showcasing approximately 17000 exhibits, the German Museum in Munich is one of the world's largest technology museums. The Museum also houses an extensive library and a research institute.
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Once the world's first geographically organized zoo, Hellabrun Zoo in Munich is a popular tourist attraction. The Zoo is home to over 4000 different animals and has been successful in resurrecting certain endangered species.
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Marien Square, located in the heart of Munich City, is the site for several department stores, restaurants and the prominent New Town Hall. The Square is a lively hangout filled with tourists, performers, vendors and locals alike.

Read More Munich Therese Meadow - Octoberfest

Therese Meadow was the site of marriage celebrations of the Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen in October of 1810, and the beginning of modern day Octoberfest.

Read More New Picture Gallery

The New Picture Gallery in Munich displays works of art ranging from the Roccoco to Art Nouveau period.
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The New Town Hall in Munich is a striking building that has come to be one of the city's best landmarks. The front of the building is decorated with figures from Munich's history, and the Town Hall Tower allows for great views of the city.
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Built between 1826 and 1836, Munich's Old Picture Gallery is one of the biggest in the world. The Gallery showcases Dutch, Flemish, Italian, French, German, Spanish and Medieval Paintings.
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A cluster of buildings arranged around seven courts comprise the Royal Residence in Munich's Old Town. The Residence incorporates elements of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neo-Classical style.
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The Sculpture Gallery is one of the oldest Museums in Munich. Home to some of the oldest sculptures in Europe, the Gallery also showcases Greek and Roman Sculptures.

Read More St Michael Church

A large Renaissance style building, St Micheal Church was completed in 1597. The highlights of the Church include its Facade, interior and the Royal Crypt.
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Munich's oldest Parish Church, St.Peter's Church was almost entirely destroyed during the second World War. The Church was then reconstructed in a Gothic architectural style with a Baroque Choir.

Read More State Gallery of Modern Art

The State Gallery of Modern Art displays the work of European artists. The Gallery is located inside the House of German Art which was established in 1937 as per the command of Adolf Hitler.

Read More State Prehistoric Collection

In a Museum overlooking an English Garden is the State's Prehistoric Collection. The Collection includes artifacts from the Paleaolithic, Mesolithic, Neolothic and Latene Periods as well as the Bronze age.
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The Theatine Church of St Cajetan is one of Munich's landmark buildings. The church, built in a typically Italian High Baroque style, boasts splendid marble statues and beautiful facades.

Read More BMW Museum

The BMW Museum displays almost every model made throughout the company's history.

Read More Bavaria Statue

This huge bronze statue was modeled by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast by Ferdinand von Miller in the mid 19th C. The statue stands 18 m high and has internal stairs that lead to the head.

Read More Bavarian State Library

The Bavarian State Library is the largest in Germany and contains many important collections.

Read More Bavarian State Parliament

Known locally as the Maximilianeum, this landmark building was completed in 1874 and is the seat of the Bavarian Landtag and Senate.

Read More Burghers' Hall

The early 18th C Baroque Burghers' Hall was rebuilt after being severely damaged in the Second World War. Some impressive original elements remain.

Read More Church of the Holy Ghost

The Church of the Holy Ghost is a mix of styles created by work done over the centuries. Portions of the original Gothic structure still remain and are combined with Roccoco, and Neo-Baroque elements.
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The Italian style Hofgarten was created in the 1600s and has remained much the same up to present time.

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The world famous Hofbräuhaus is one of Munich's top tourist attractions. It was completed in 1589.

Read More Cultural Center

The Cultural Center, a modern building constructed in the 1980s, is home to the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, the Richard Strauss Conservatoire, the Volkshochschule, and the City Library.
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The English Garden is a popular city park with wide open spaces, trees and plants, and a man made lake.

Read More Ignaz-Günther House

Ignaz-Günther House was the home and workshop of sculptor, Ignaz-Günther. It is now a memorial and museum.

Read More Isar Gate

The 14th C Isar Gate still retains its gate-tower. Frescos depict Ludwig the Bavarian's return following victory over Friedrich the Handsome of Austria in 1322.

Read More Jugendstil Buildings

In Schwabing are a number of fine Jugendstil Buildings. Some of the most impressive include the Pacelli-Palais, Palais Bissing, and Römerstrasse.

Read More Ludwigskirche

This church was built by Friedrich von Gärtner in the first half of the 19th C. The lovely façade is flanked by twin towers.

Read More Maximilian Street

Linking the Old Town with the suburbs of Lehel and Haidhausen, Maximillian Street is the place for fashion, with many designer shops and upper end boutiques.

Read More Monastic Church of St Anne

The splendid early 18th C Roccoco façade of the church, once covered by a Neo-Romanesque façade, was restored following WWII. The interior also holds many treasures.

Read More Munich City Museum

The Munich City Museum is impressive both for the collection and the 15th C building in which it is housed.

Read More Munich Municipal Art Gallery

The Art Gallery is housed in an early 20th C villa, which once belonged to artist Franz von Lenbach. The gallery displays a strong collection of 19th and 20th C paintings.
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This former site of the 20th Summer Olympic Games is today a popular recreation area and a venue for major events taking place in the city.

Read More Munich Theater

Fully restored in the 1970s, this 1901 building is unique in that it is Germany's only Art Nouveau theater.
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Königsplatz was transformed under the Nazi regime and became the location of major Nazi rallies. It was later converted back to the original Neo-Classical design.

Read More München - Marstallmuseum

Marstallmuseum, housed in the former Court Stables, displays an important and impressive collection of coaches, sleighs, saddles, and other accessories, which belonged to Bavarian kings.

Read More Old Court

The Old Court was first built in the mid 13th C and used by Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian. Today it is the tax office and visitors are welcome to view the inner courtyard.
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The Old Town Hall, built in the 15th C, contains a fabulous medieval interior, with a barrel-vaulted timber roof.

Read More Prince Regent Theater

The 1901 Prince Regent Theater was renovated in the 1980s. It was the venue of the Richard Wagner Festival and today contains a 1913 Richard Wagner Monument.

Read More Prince-Carl-Palais

Built for Karl von Fischer in the early 1800s, Prince-Carl-Palais is today used for state functions and entertaining.

Read More Ramersdorf Little Church

The Ramersdorfer Kircherl is a Late Gothic structure built at the end of the 14th C, and converted to a High Baroque style in the 17th C.

Read More Schack Gallery

The Schack Gallery showcases an impressive collection of works by 19th C German artists.

Read More Siegestor

Siegestor is a 19th C triumphal arch commemorating the Bavarian Army.

Read More Silver Salon

The Silver Salon, found in the late 19th C Altes Hackerhaus, is furnished in period and is the only example remaining of an upper class residence from this era.

Read More St George Church

St George Church was built in the 18th C, on the site of what was a Romanesque church. The interior contains numerous attractions, from the high altar to the ceiling paintings.

Read More St Mary's Church in Thalkirchen

Sankt Maria in Thalkirchen was built around 1400 on the site of a 13th C church, and retained the original tower and east wall. It was remodel in Neo-Baroque style and displays many interior highlights.

Read More St Michael's Church in Berg am Laim

This 18th C church, created by Johann Michael Fischer, is one of the most well preserved Roccoco churches in Bavaria.

Read More State Collection of Antiquities

The State Collection of Antiquities is held in a splendid Late Neo-Classical building constructed in the mid 19th C.

Read More State Collection of Egyptian Art

On the ground floor of the Residenz is the Collection of Egyptian Art, covering 7,000 years of history.

Read More State Museum of Ethnology

One of Munich's top attractions, the State Museum of Ethnology contains a huge collection from all over the world. It is particularly well known for its collection of pre-Columbian textiles.

Read More State Palaeontology and Geology Collection

The Palaeontology and Geology Collection is known for its material from Swabian and Franconian Jura, but also contains interesting fossils from around the world.

Read More Stuck-Villa

A mix of Art Nouveau and Late Neo-Classical, Stuck-Villa was built in the late 19th C for Franz von Stuck, who designed it himself.

Read More Westpark

Westpark is a modern garden laid out for the fourth International Garden Show. Flowers, lawns, ponds, and playgrounds make this a very popular park.

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Read More Technology Forum

The Munich Technology Forum is home to the Space Theatre and features an IMAX cinema.

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Munich Surroundings

Read More Schleissheim Palace and Park

A complex of three fine palaces, the Schleissheim Palace and Park is one of the top attractions to visit when in Munich. The Grounds feature the New Palace, a manor house, Schloss Lustheim Palace and Schleissheim Park.
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