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The capital of Bavaria, the city of Munich is not inferior in popularity among tourists to Berlin and Cologne. Not only is there a huge number of architectural monuments concentrated here, but also the most interesting events take place, among which the central place belongs to the immortal beer festival Oktoberfest. In addition, a major European opera festival has been held here since 1875.

A traveler who goes to Munich can do all this by strolling through elegantly decorated city squares and breathing in the Christmas atmosphere, visiting grandiose Bavarian castles and plunging into old German restaurants. In addition, the capital of Bavaria is a very prosperous and prosperous city. This is the ideal place for quality shopping.

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The central square of Munich, where any tourist route inevitably leads. In the Middle Ages, knightly tournaments were held here and there was a fish market. Marienplatz has been the main square since the founding of the city. Here are the most significant attractions, popular restaurants, shops, and a food market. The square is always lively and quite crowded.

Neo-Gothic building on Marienplatz. The town hall was built in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries, although it seems that it is already several hundred years old. In 1874, the City Council moved here from the Old Town Hall. In order to make room for construction, about 30 residential buildings of citizens were demolished. The town hall is crowned with an 85-meter tower with a spire; the facade is decorated with figures of famous and significant personalities for German history.

A much more modest and ancient building than the New Town Hall. The first mentions of it are found in sources of the 14th century, but it is believed that it was built in the 15th century. The predominant style of construction is Gothic, with the addition of later Renaissance architectural elements. Nowadays the Toy Museum is located in the Old Town Hall. As a result of the bombing of World War II, the building was damaged and a new spire had to be installed on the main tower.

The palace complex, which was founded in the second half of the 17th century. It was used as the residence of the ancient Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty. The park surrounding the palace buildings stretches over an area of 200 hectares. In terms of the splendor and beauty of its interior decoration, Nymphenburg can be compared with the legendary “fairytale” Neuschweinstein Castle. Descendants of the Wittelsbachs still live in the part of the palace that is closed to tourists.

A hunting castle of the 15th century, built at the request of Duke Albrecht III. The story of the Duke's unhappy love is connected with Blutenburg. Against his father's wishes, he secretly married a commoner and settled with her in the castle. The father deceived his son out of the fortress, and in his absence ordered his unfortunate beloved to be thrown into the river. Albrecht eventually forgave his father, and a chapel was erected in honor of the innocently murdered girl.

The palace was founded by Duke William V at the end of the 16th century. Then it was a small mansion that the ruler used for privacy. His son Maximilian I rebuilt the manor to his liking and turned it into a palace. The Schleissheim complex includes three palaces, built at different times, and a vast park area. Johann Gump, Giovanni Trubillio and Francesco Rosa worked on the interior painting.

A complex of buildings in the central part of Munich, which is considered one of the largest in Europe. It was built over five centuries and was finally completed only in the 19th century. The Munich Residence is the official residence of the rulers of Bavaria from the Wittelsbach dynasty. It includes: a museum occupying more than 100 halls, 10 palaces, a theater and a concert hall.

Munich's Catholic Cathedral with its main tower is 99 meters high. According to city law, it is prohibited to erect buildings higher than the Frauenkirche (this decision is temporary, adopted in 2004 by popular vote). They worked on the construction of the temple in the 14th-15th centuries. It was assumed that it would accommodate 20 thousand parishioners, although the population of the city in those centuries was only 13 thousand people.

The temple arose on the initiative of two Azam brothers, who were architects, sculptors and painters at the same time. This is one of the few historical attractions that the Wittelsbach dynasty did not have a hand in creating. The brothers planned to use the church as a home chapel, but later, at the insistence of the people, it was open to everyone.

The temple is one of the most revered and ancient in the city. It arose in the 8th century in the form of a small wooden monastery on the initiative of the monks of the Tegernsee Monastery. In the 11th century, the temple was rebuilt in the Romanesque style. After the fire of 1327, a new building appeared in the Gothic style. In subsequent centuries, the church was rebuilt, expanded, and elements of late Gothic and Rococo were added to the façade.

Munich's main opera house, home to one of the most respected musical ensembles in the world, the Bavarian State Orchestra. The venue hosts the Munich Opera Festival. More than 300 performances are given here every year, leading performers are invited to play the main roles. The repertoire includes works by famous German composers and the best masterpieces of world opera.

A unique museum where the achievements of German technology and science are demonstrated. The exhibitions are located on six thematic tiers: hydraulic engineering, shipping, mining, trackless transport, oil and gas, power machines. The museum contains unique samples of equipment, the only ones that survived (that is, not destroyed at the request of the victorious countries) after two World Wars.

The museum's exhibition is dedicated to Bavarian history, culture, and folk art. It contains items made of porcelain, wood, silver, fabric and other materials. As well as significant collections of weapons, heraldic symbols, and jewelry. The museum’s special pride is its collection of nativity scenes. The collection is located in a historical building in the Baroque style with hundreds of interior rooms, passages and galleries.

Bavaria is the birthplace of the world famous BMW car. It was here that the first factories for the production of aircraft were located, which after the First World War were retrained as automobiles. This is how a recognizable brand appeared. In the museum you can look at the company's products from its very foundation. Many interesting and rare retro models of the last century are exhibited there.

Museum of Ancient Sculpture, which contains works of Roman and Greek masters from the 17th century BC. to the 5th century. Both originals and copies of statues, bas-reliefs, and busts that have not survived to this day are exhibited here. The exhibition is housed in 13 halls. Here you can see statues of the mythical Hephaestus, Daedalus, Pericles and other characters. Most of the collection was collected by King Ludwig I.

The collective name of a group of art galleries and museums, which houses a collection of paintings from the 14th century to modern times, as well as collections of modern and applied art. The Alte Pinakothek houses exhibitions of masters of the 14th-18th centuries. In Novaya you can look at works of art of the 19th-20th centuries. The Pinakothek of Modernity exhibits collections from the 20th to 21st centuries.

The museum is located outside the city limits of Munich near the town of Dachau on the site of a former concentration camp. All people disliked by the Hitler regime were herded here for execution. Over the 12 years of its existence, tens of thousands of people were killed in the camp. The museum was organized at the request of former camp prisoners in 1965. There is little left from the buildings of the Second World War, but this place strikes with an ominous and oppressive atmosphere.

In 1972, Munich hosted the next Summer Olympic Games. Since those times, a park has remained (the area with Olympic venues), which local residents use for recreation and walks. The former facilities are used as sports training facilities, and major social and cultural events still take place here. It should be noted that largely thanks to the Games the city has changed and become more comfortable.

The stadium was built for the start of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It belongs to the Bayern Munich club. The Champions League final was held here in 2011/12. The Allianz Arena is located in the Frettmaning Heath area. The building is called a real miracle of modern architectural art; at the entrance to the stadium, fans are breathtaking from the sight of this grandiose structure.

The famous beer festival, where all fans of the foamy drink strive to attend. Dozens of producers set up their tents at Oktoberfest, where countless liters of beer are drunk and kilograms of sausages and pork knuckles are eaten. The festival has existed since 1810; over two centuries it has become a real symbol of Bavaria and organically fits into cultural traditions. The first glass of beer at the opening is traditionally drunk by the head of the Bavarian government.

One of the oldest beer restaurants, which opened its doors to its first visitors at the beginning of the 17th century. At first there was a court brewery here. The large halls of the establishment can accommodate up to 4 thousand visitors at a time. Hofbräuhaus has a flexible pricing policy, so every tourist can afford to try different types of excellent beer and enjoy German cuisine.

The central city market is a real paradise for gourmets and connoisseurs of excellent products. There are approximately 140 shops here, which have been owned by the same families for many years. A place in the market is inherited. Mostly wealthy Munich residents and tourists shop at Viktualienmarkt, as the prices for the products are quite high. At the same time, the products are always of excellent quality.

A landscaped park with a layout in strict geometric proportions. It was founded under Maximilian I at the beginning of the 17th century, but was completely destroyed during the Second World War. The park was carefully and scrupulously restored according to old drawings and sketches, while elements of English park art of the 19th century were added. Hofgarten is a kingdom of neat alleys, flower beds, manicured lawns and picturesque fountains.

A popular city park among locals, visited by thousands of people every day. Here you can ride a bike and board in specially designated areas, as well as book a horse ride or just walk. The park stretches from the center to the northern part of Munich for 5.5 km. In summer, the numerous lawns are filled with people sunbathing, having picnics or simply dozing under the shade of the trees.

The zoo is considered one of the best in Europe. Like many modern zoos, it is built on the principle of a natural park, that is, conditions are created for the animals that are as close to natural as possible. The biological diversity of Hellabrunn is impressive - more than 750 species of animals and about 20 thousand individuals. The zoo is popular and is visited by 1.8 million people annually.

Finding something to do in Munich is possible at any time of the year and in any weather. If you are going to the capital of Bavaria to test the slopes of ski resorts, hang out at seasonal sales or celebrate Catholic Christmas on a Russian scale, choose the winter months. Munich spring is a real excursion and walking idyll: it is warm and sunny outside, park areas are blooming and covered with delicate greenery.

If the prospect of wandering around the spring city, looking into museums and halls of royal palaces, seems too bland, you can fool around at Frühlingsfest - the dress rehearsal for the autumn beer festival. The holiday starts at the end of April and takes place in the first week of May. Frühlingsfest is good because it offers everything that Oktoberfest does, but in a more restrained version, without going completely wild. In addition, this is an event “for our own people,” so there are few tourists for the festivities, and accordingly, there are no problems with hotel reservations.

In the summer it is a bit hot in Munich, but not for rampant shopaholics who cordon off shopping centers, fashion galleries and outlets. And in June there is an opera festival here, which all fans of the performing arts dream of attending. By mid-September, the most serious and impenetrable contingent arrives in Mingu - beer fans who have come to celebrate the annual beer bacchanalia called Oktoberfest.

The standard duration of the celebration of eating pork knuckle and drinking horse doses of light/dark/unfiltered is two weeks. During this time, in the Bavarian capital it is impossible to find not only a hotel, but even a corner in a hostel. So book your rooms in advance, and then join in the general beer euphoria. Just first learn how to hold a mug correctly and clink it with it so as not to look like a black sheep.

Story

The founding of Munich is attributed to the monks of the Sheftlarn monastery, who moved here in the 8th century. However, the settlement received the status of a city almost five hundred years after the appearance of church ascetics on the banks of the Isar. In 1240, Munich was appropriated by the Wittelsbach dynasty, which declared it its own residence and sat here until the flight of Ludwig III in 1918.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Munich beer halls became acquainted with National Socialism: in 1923, an attempted coup d'etat took place in the capital of Bavaria, which ended in a short prison sentence for Hitler. After the Nazis came to power in Germany, Munich lived a double life. On the one hand, the city was officially declared the “cradle of the National Socialist movement,” where Himmler and Heydrich took their first steps up the career ladder. On the other hand, it was here that the legendary anti-fascist underground “White Rose” operated.

During World War II, Munich became the cherished target of Anglo-American bombers. As a result, by the end of the war, a little less than half of the historical buildings of the city center remained. After the defeat of the fascist troops, a decision was made on a large-scale reconstruction of the Bavarian capital, but with the preservation of the previous street layout. As an example: about 50% of Munich's architectural monuments today are the result of painstaking reconstruction work that was literally carried out on the ashes of destroyed buildings.

Sights of Munich

The course for the sights of Munich is usually set at Marienplatz - the main city square, stuffed with all sorts of tourist attractions. It is here that the Old and New Town Halls are located (neo-Gothic versus late Gothic), as well as the Mariinsky Column, erected in gratitude for ridding the city of the plague epidemic. Next to Marienplatz are the Viktualienmarkt market, which moved here in 1807, and the tallest church in Munich -. Those who like to combine walks with small shopping will not get bored here either: the perimeter of the square and the approaches to it are filled with souvenir shops. In addition, the main trade artery of the city, Kaufingerstrasse, originates from Marienplatz.

Museums of Munich

The Second World War taught the city to take care of its historical heritage, so today the art objects that survived the Allied bombing are safely hidden in museums and galleries. The Alte Pinakothek continues to dominate this niche - a sort of “Tretyakov Gallery in Bavarian style.” Miniature creations of the “Little Dutchmen”, Da Vinci’s “Madonna with a Flower”, self-portraits of Dürer, Rubens and Van Dyck – these and other painting masterpieces can only be seen in the Alte Pinakothek. Opposite the main museum of Munich is the building of the Neue Pinakothek, where people usually go to see the French impressionists - Gauguin, Van Gogh, Degas, as well as to look at representatives of the Biedermeier and Art Nouveau movements. During the war, the museum building was destroyed to the ground and then rebuilt from scratch.

In 2002, the Old and New Pinakotheks had a “sister” - the Pinakothek Nouveau, the basis of which was the work of German modernists, as well as paintings by Picasso, slightly diluted with works by Kandinsky, Dali, Matisse and the “king of pop art” Andy Warhol. By the way, about Warhol: about a hundred of his paintings can be found in the Brandhorst Museum, which grew out of the private collection of Annette Brandhorst, heir to the Henkel chemical empire.

After a tour of three Pinakotheks, there is usually a desire to change the picture to a more voluminous one, and here the Glyptothek, whose main “specialization” is ancient sculptures, is suitable. If its exhibitions seem small, you can continue your acquaintance with Greek and Roman art in the State Antique Collection. By the way, the museum has a “relative” - the State Graphic Collection, where they prefer to surprise visitors with two-dimensional exhibits, or rather graphics and sketches of great artists from Da Vinci to Munch.

It is better to get acquainted with the past of the cultural and historical region at the Bavarian Archaeological Museum (not available for visits until 2021 due to reconstruction work) and the Bavarian National Museums. The City Museum deserves an honorary prize for its masterly combination of incongruous elements. Here you will find doll collections designed for young visitors, a hall dedicated to the history of Bavarian National Socialism, and the “Typical Munich” exhibition - in general, spectacles for any age, taste and political beliefs.

Tech-minded excursionists will have plenty to do at the Deutsches Museum, where visitors will be shown the world's first hairdryer, a life-size U1 submarine and a whole bunch of other equally interesting retro exhibits. Well, to complete your acquaintance with the technical wonders in Munich, you should visit the BMW Museum, which, due to its futuristic design, the Germans sarcastically call a soup bowl.

If the past and present of the “free state” have been studied far and wide, and all the Matisses, Klimts and Warhols have been reviewed in the city galleries, it remains to put the final touch on the excursion program by visiting the Museum of Five Continents. Here is everything you wanted to know about America, Asia and Southwestern Europe and not a single mention of Bavaria and Germany.

Parks

Munich's parks do not dilute the urban landscape, as happens in most megacities, but condescendingly tolerate it next to them. The two main competitors in this category are the English Garden and the Royal Hofgarten Park. The former is known for its noisy streams, which local surfers love to tame, beer gardens and the fact that it is far behind rivals such as New York's Central Park and London's Hyde Park in size. The second boasts an impressive history (founded at the beginning of the 17th century) and the Temple of Diana, which is a pavilion with fountains. However, if we evaluate both places very critically, then Hofgarten loses on some points, if only because it is not the same Hofgarten that was specially built for Maximilian I. Military bombings wiped out the recreation area from the face of the earth, so in the late 40s trees were replanted here.

The legacy of the 1972 Olympic Games is the Olympic Park. Among the attractions here, in addition to neat green lawns, are a television tower with a restaurant on the upper floors and a sports stadium, turned into a stage for performances by local pop and rock bands. Westpark remains very cozy and has not yet been fully developed by tourists. Relaxing and listening to burgher gossip in the biergarten, “grazing” the children on the playground, relaxing near the well-kept rose gardens - all these are common pastimes of the local regulars. Experts in wild and cultivated flora will be fascinated by the neat flower beds of the Munich-Nymphenburg Botanical Garden - as many as 18 hectares of relict ferns, cacti, magnolias, lilies and other green-variegated delights.

Architecture

The Wittelsbach family left Munich a decent collection of architectural masterpieces, which could have been even larger if not for the carpet bombings of World War II. In the center of the city there are chambers of the Munich residence - the ancestral nest of several generations of Bavarian kings, which today has turned into a gigantic museum of luxury. By the way, this is where such pan-German relics as the crown of Empress Cunegonde, the life-giving cross of Saint Henry and the prayer book of Charles II are kept. If you can’t explore all the premises of the complex in a day, at least take a look at the Antiques room and the Porcelain Cabinet - that’s the case when you’ll be both surprised and delighted.

The “Bavarian Versailles” - the Nymphenburg palace complex, which includes as many as five buildings, is also besieged by tourist groups every day. In addition to the apartments that are dazzling with their elaborate luxury, the place is notable for the fact that it was here that the “fairy-tale king” Ludwig II was born. The Blutenburg hunting castle looks less pompous, but it can tell several scandalous stories about its owners. It was in it that the Bavarian Duke Albrecht the Pious met with the barber's daughter Agnes Bernauer, who, with her interference in state affairs, annoyed Albrecht's father so much that he ordered her to be drowned in the Danube. Gothic mixed with Renaissance is the Maximilianeum Palace, where the Bavarian Landtag meets today. Of course, you won’t be able to get inside, but hanging around to appreciate the luxury of the facades is already a great success.

The local church architecture is also impressive - Munich builders and architects were creative wherever they could, including when erecting churches. The oldest temple in the city, Peterskirche or “old Peter”, as the Bavarians affectionately call it, grew up within the city in 1150. Inside, visitors will find a real immersion in history - the building’s interiors contain traces of architectural and pictorial styles from several eras. Well, the most agile ones can go up to the observation deck of the temple and admire the Munich panorama.

Against the background of the ascetic “old Peter”, the Asamkirche church looks like a sponge cake, drowning in clouds of “creamy” stucco - the Baroque style in all its pretentiousness. The exterior of the Church of St. Michael is more elegant and austere. Maybe because 15 bronze rulers from the Wittelsbach clan were hiding in the niches of the building, looking condemningly at everything that was happening under their noses.

The list of the most spectacular churches in Munich also includes the Theatinerkirche, with its 99-meter towers and the Lukaskirche, decorated with rare stained glass windows. No less colorful is the Ludwig Mann University, an elite educational institution that has been churning out Nobel laureates for centuries. There are several buildings on the university property, and they are scattered throughout Munich, but the main building is undoubtedly considered the most beautiful - early Gothic, seasoned with Renaissance.

Everything else

If you thought that the capital of Bavaria is exclusively museums, royal residences and old churches, then you really did. The attractions in Munich are diverse, designed for tourists of any age. For example, sports fans and comrades who are simply not indifferent to football can go and have a look at the Allianz Arena - a giant snow-white stadium in the shape of a tire. Even if you're not in town during Oktoberfest, you can still take a ride to Theresienwiese, where the annual beer bacchanalia takes place. For what? Well, of course, to climb inside the statue of Bavaria and through the viewing areas in its eye sockets to appreciate the opening panorama.

Fun fact: During his youth, Albert Einstein worked part-time at the Munich Oktoberfest. The future genius, of course, did not carry mugs of beer, but he did screw in light bulbs in the pavilions.

With children in Munich, it is worth visiting the Hellabrunn Zoo - an amazing place where animals do not exist, but truly enjoy life. Avid theatergoers will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the National Theater (as part of a guided tour, of course), and if you're lucky, a ticket to the ballet. The most pretentious tourist selfies are taken against the backdrop of the Charles Gate and the Triumphal Arch of Munich, and the most compromising ones are taken in the Hofbräuhaus, an iconic beer hall that has been operating since 1607, whose benches perfectly remember Lenin and Hitler who had been having fun.

You can remember the price our country paid for its victory in 1945 at the Dachau memorial complex. This, of course, is just the pitiful remains of a former death factory, but even incorrigible cynics are chilled to the bone here. Another not quite typical attraction of Munich is the Waldfriedhof cemetery. The object appeared in the city in 1907 and is a mix of a park and a necropolis. So if you like to look at original sculptures of tombstones and don’t mind finding the grave of some Bavarian celebrity, this is the place for you.

Night life

Munich by day is respectable, practical and prudent, while Munich by night is excitedly cheerful and reckless. And not to say that the capital of Bavaria has such a dominance of nightclubs and bars, but those that exist are never empty. The legend of the city and the abode of glamorous pathos, where Freddie Mercury himself once hung out, is the P1 club. It's mainly celebrities and other high-profile people who hang out here, so there's strict face control at the entrance.

But it’s easier to get to Backstage, so if you like indie music, you’ll definitely like it here. Jazzclub Unterfahrt is a jazz classic aimed at representatives of an older group, for whom Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong are not just “some kind of Americans.” Travelers who are no longer impressed by traditional nightlife can take a tolerance test and take a walk to the Glockenbachviertel quarter. The concentration of gay bars per square kilometer here is record-breaking.

Sehnsucht-bar promises unbridled fun and good drinks. The establishment has a permanent promotion for female visitors who can drink a glass and treat their companions by paying with their own underwear. And judging by the collection of bras above the bar, there are a lot of such thrifty young ladies in Munich. If you wish, you can try to “go out to the people.” At night, on the Gartnerplatz square, local youth have fun and empty alcohol containers, among whom there are also frankly marginalized individuals.

9 things to do in Munich

Order a glass of the Munich Mule, a Bavarian interpretation of the famous American Moscow Mule cocktail.
Take a walk to house 36 on Schillerstrasse, where “Iron Arnie” once trained and huddled in the back room.
Walk through the Gallery of Nymphenburg Beauties and admire the portraits of noble and not so noble women of the city, whose faces Bavarian King Ludwig I considered worthy of his own collection.
Visit inside to personally see the “footprint of the devil” - a shoe print that inexplicably appeared on the marble slab of the cathedral.
Taste the foamy drink in any restaurant owned by the Augustiner brewing company. Aging only in oak barrels and no newfangled features like metal tanks.
Find “naked areas” in the English Garden where Munich nudists sunbathe and have fun.
Stand on the bridge over the Eisbach stream to watch the weirdos with surfers trying to swim through the ditch where the water is knee-deep.
Watch a puppet show that takes place three times a day on the façade of the New Town Hall. The performance begins with the striking of the wall clock and copies the wedding ceremony of Elector William V.
Holding your hand under the stream of the amusing Brunnenbuberl fountain on Neuhauserstrasse and rinsing your own wallet in the waters of Fischbrunnen - you might suddenly become rich.

Where to stay

Well, a little about the best places to stay in Munich. The areas of Hauptbahnhof (surrounding the city railway station) and Schillerstrasse are occupied mainly by hostels, strip bars and clubs, so living here is fun, but only for tourists who are used to spending nights out of their own bed. In addition, next door there is an emigrant Turkish quarter with all that it implies. If you require relative peace, you will have to pay a couple of hundred euros for it - there are several decent hotels near the station, located on less busy streets. The districts of Schwabing and Ostbahnhof have a more respectable reputation, so tourists going on a family tour of Bavaria are better off settling here.

The center of Munich will appeal to those who like to have the main attractions at hand and are willing to pay for it - hotel room prices exceed even the most immodest expectations. The Maxvorstadt district has a good reputation - there are minimal eating places, the main museums of the city are within walking distance and the infrastructure is in perfect order. You should settle in Neuhausen-Nymphenburg if you want to get as far away from the noisy center as possible, but at the same time you are not going to spend half a day on the road every time you want to wander around Marienplatz.

Cafes and restaurants

In the main city of the “free state” there is supposed to be a lot of food, plenty of calories and without unnecessary haste. A true Bavarian uses his own digestive system to its full capacity, otherwise he is simply not a Bavarian. Where to eat in Munich? Yes, almost everywhere, depending on how much you are willing to spend on it. Even in the historical center, elite restaurants are interspersed with nice taverns of the “tasty and inexpensive” category. In particular, if you want to get a traditional Bavarian breakfast with sausages, beer and crispy pretzels, stop by Bratwurstherzl. Fried sausages have been served here since 1633.

The same menu, but in a more expanded version, plus 14 types of beer, can be found in Tattenbach, a cozy restaurant on Tattenbachstrasse. Prices are higher here, but there are discounts for lunch. You can have a snack without the risk of emptying your wallet to the last note at Alter Simpl - locals love to come here, which is already considered a sign of quality. For a pair of white Bavarian sausages, the local chefs charge only 5.60 EUR, but those who wish can “make” a hamburger, Niçoise salad or Wiener schnitzel.

Ultra-budget options that are ready to help out a hungry tourist are eateries like Bergwolf. The menu usually includes currywurst, French fries, pretzels and a couple of other simple fast food items. You can treat yourself to a sausage and bun in such places for 3.50-4 EUR, which is ridiculous for Munich. In Asian eateries the price tag is even lower, but the menu already has an oriental “accent”.

Haute cuisine also has its place in the Bavarian capital. Winner of two Michelin stars Geisels Werneckhof, specializing in modern interpretation of traditional recipes Schwarzreiter, Michelin three-star Atelier, authentic Pfistermühle - the list of atmospheric places where you can appreciate regional and international specialties will take a couple of pages. The only thing that slightly curbs the appetite in elite establishments is the average bill from 130-150 EUR. However, according to the travel bloggers who commented on them, the taste impressions gained during the meal are worth it.

And of course, don't forget about beer. If you couldn’t get into the iconic Hofbräuhaus, try a marathon race through the biergartens (beer gardens). For example, the Hirschgarten is ready to accommodate up to 8,000 foam fans - an absolute record that no Bavarian establishment has yet managed to beat. The beer garden at the Viktualienmarkt market is mostly occupied by tourists, which in no way detracts from the taste of the beer served here. Munich's oldest biergarten, the Augustiner, should be found on Arnulfstrasse. And the most peaceful place is considered to be Waldwirtschaft, also known as Vavi - mostly locals and a very small percentage of tourists relax here. The biergarten in the area of the Chinese Tower in the English Garden has a more dynamic atmosphere, thanks to the high traffic volume of the park and the establishment itself, which promises to welcome and entertain up to 7,000 visitors at a time.

For your information: To treat yourself to a glass of beer, you don’t have to look for a suitable biergarten. The favorite drink of the Bavarians is served in every Munich cafe and restaurant with national cuisine, with the exception of coffee shops and pastry shops.

Shopping

“Not on Saturday!” - a motto that should be followed when going shopping in Munich. Why is that? Because samstag (Saturday) is the favorite day of local shopaholics, who organize a weekly Babylonian pandemonium in boutiques and outlets (remember that it is not customary to work on Sunday in Bavaria). The area richest in retail outlets is between Karlsplatz, Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz squares. Well, more specifically, the commercial life of the Bavarian capital takes place mainly on the streets of Kaufingerstrasse, Hohenzollernstrasse, Neuhauserstrasse and Theatinerstrasse. No less interesting shopping can happen on Maximilianstrasse: if you need things from Armani, Chanel, Gucci and Versace, look for them here.

Those who like to make diverse purchases should go to any of the Munich shopping centers, or better yet, to a couple, in order to stock up for sure. For example, in Riem Arcaden, where in addition to branded boutiques there are also a bunch of food courts. Or Olympia, which houses 135 stores aimed at middle-class buyers and fans of affordable brands. You can take a ride to the outlet in Ingolstadt, where they will sell you an original couture outfit, but at a decent discount.

If you find yourself in Munich during Advent (the pre-Christmas period), wander around the holiday fairs, the most interesting of which sets up its tents on Marienplatz. The most spectacular food market in the Bavarian capital is the Viktualienmarkt market, which has been feeding the townspeople for more than 200 years and whose stalls are passed down from parents to children. It’s better to stock up on farm products here – sausages, cheeses and spices. But be prepared for the fact that you won’t be able to save money. There are a lot of tourists on Viktualienmarkt who came to admire the gastronomic abundance.

), Olympiapark, Messegelände Riem. However, if you want to unearth something worthwhile from the rubble of ancient junk, go shopping early - most Munich flea markets are open from 7 am. In addition, all local flea markets have their own websites, where sales announcements periodically appear. Accordingly, to be aware of the best offers, check them out more often.

How to save money in Munich

You can visit the top attractions of the Bavarian capital without going broke with the CityTourCard München. This is a tourist card that provides discounts on visiting museums, restaurants, attractions and other iconic locations of the city. Discount coupons are valid for a stay in Munich from one to six days and come in two types: for single tourists and groups of travelers up to 5 people (two children aged 6 to 14 years go for one adult). The cost of a one-day ticket for one person is 12.90 EUR, for a group – 19.90 EUR. You can get more complete information on prices for CityTourCard for a duration of two days or more on the official website.

There is also an extended version of the card that offers a discount on sightseeing outside the city. Such an offer will cost more, but the savings will still be greater than with a self-planned excursion. You can purchase the CityTourCard München at tourist centers, the airport (DB and Travel Center ticket machines), and at the central station (in addition to DB and Travel Center, there are MVG and BOB machines). Another option is to buy online on the official websites of MVG, MVV, BOB and S-Bahn München.

Transport

On the one hand, Munich has a decent number of pedestrian areas. In the same Altstadt (the old part of the city) it is generally prohibited to travel by car. On the other hand, getting around all the major attractions on your own, given that some of them are located outside the historical center, is not always possible within one trip.

The easiest and relatively inexpensive way to check out interesting places in Munich is bus route No. 100, which runs between the East Station (Ostbahnhof) and the main railway station. The beauty of this type of transport is that it goes around all the major museums and turns to the English Garden.

The city is also convenient for cyclists: this, of course, is not Amsterdam, but there are decent trails for bike fans in Munich. As for rental companies, there are also a lot of them - Mike's Bike route & Rentals, Radius Tours & Bike Rental, Deutsche Bahn, MVG and others. All companies have official websites where you can check tariffs. If we talk about average prices, then an hour of skiing is approximately 2-3 EUR. At the same time, it is more reasonable to rent a vehicle for a day - it will cost 16-18 EUR.

Munich public transport will be appreciated by those who are ready to understand tariff zones and types of travel tickets. So, let's remember! The capital of Bavaria is divided into four color (and price) zones:

white;
yellow;
green;
red.

The white area is the so-called internal space or Innenraum. It is within its boundaries that most of Munich's attractions are concentrated, including Nymphenburg and the BMW Museum. Getting around within the Innenraum is easiest - buy a ticket valid for the white part of the city and ride as much as you want.

Zone XXL is the combination of the white and green areas of the transport map. That is, if you are going from the historical center (white zone) to the Hirschgarten (green zone), purchase a ticket marked XXL. The green, yellow and red areas together form the Ausserraum. You can move within its boundaries only with a travel card valid for three zones. Well, a universal option is Gesamtnetz, which includes travel through all four zones from white to red.

Important: in Munich there is a single type of travel card, with which you can ride on any type of public transport (don’t forget to validate your travel cards to avoid getting fined). You can buy tickets on buses or from MVV machines installed in the metro.

You can get to the desired point in the city by metro, city trains, buses (classical and metrobuses) and trams. But first you will have to understand the types of travel cards:

Kurzstrecke (for any tariff zone) is a one-way ticket that covers four stops by ground transport and 2 stops by metro (valid for 1 hour).
Einzelfahrkarte (can be for 1, 2, 3 or 4 zones) – valid for 3 hours, during which you can change to other types of transport without the ability to return to your starting point.
Streifenkarte is a travel card consisting of 10 ticket strips. Each lane is a 1-hour trip within one tariff zone. If the travel time is more than an hour, we tear off and compost two strips; we travel within two zones - we tear off and compost four, etc.
Single-Tageskarte – ticket for the whole day. You can choose the number of included tariff zones yourself.

Of course, these are not all travel options. As an example: in Munich there are special transport rates for children, tourist groups, and passengers bringing a bicycle. Therefore, in order not to get confused in the variety of tickets, it is better to get a Bayern Ticket, which works both as a city and intercity travel card. You can find out more complete information about it on the website.

Important: The Bayern-Ticket is not valid on express buses and high-speed trains.

If you plan to travel around Munich by taxi, be prepared to pay 1.20 EUR for calling and another 3.70 EUR for landing. The first five kilometers of the journey are usually charged at 1.90 EUR/km, then a discount is included - up to 1.70 EUR. Renting a car in Munich is also easy, but it is difficult to find parking for it, so if you do not plan to go outside the city, trust public transport, a bicycle and your own legs.

Tourists usually leave the airport by S-Bahn train lines S1 (terminal station - East Station) and S8 (terminal station - Herrsching). Both the first and second run on schedule, with very small intervals, and both pass Marienplatz. An alternative to rail transport is Airportbus. Departure from the second terminal starting at 06:30 am, with an interval of 15 minutes. Travelers who do not need to save money can make the same journey by taxi or rented car (rental counters are located in the airport building).

Is the German city of Munich. Its population has long exceeded one million people. In addition, it is a fairly old settlement, which is the cultural center of the Bavaria region. Let's find out what the population of Munich is, what its size is, demographic characteristics, living conditions and much more.

Geographical location of Munich

Before we start studying the population of Munich, let's find out where this European city is located.

Munich is located in the southeast of Germany on the territory of the administrative district of Upper Bavaria in the federal Although Munich is the capital of the federal state and the administrative center of the district, at the same time it is one of the 107 cities in Germany that have non-district status.

A Brief History of Munich

In order to understand how the population of Munich was formed, you need to look at it through the prism of history.

The history of the first settlement in these places dates back to the Early Middle Ages, namely the 8th century, when monks began to live on Petersberg Hill. They made up the very first population of Munich. Chronicle evidence about Munich appeared only in 1158, but seventeen years later it received the status of a city with all the ensuing privileges. The city was mainly inhabited by Bavarians - a subethnic group of the German people.

In 1240, Munich came into the possession of Duke Otto the Most Serene of the House of Wittelsbach, who was the ruler of Bavaria and the Palatinate, which were part of the Holy Roman Empire. From then on, until 1918, the Wittelsbachs did not lose the right to own the said city. In 1255, after the division of Bavaria into two parts between the brothers, Munich became the capital of the Duchy of Upper Bavaria. In 1507, Bavaria reunited into a single duchy, but nevertheless Munich did not lose its capital status, remaining the center of the united state. In 1806, Bavaria received the status of a kingdom. Munich reached its real prosperity under King Ludwig I, who built buildings in the city, decorated it, and invited many famous cultural figures here. The city has become a real cultural capital of southern Germany.

During World War I, the city was bombed by the Entente forces. After the war, the King of Bavaria fled the country, and in 1919 in Munich, Marxist forces proclaimed the creation of the Bavarian Soviet Republic. True, less than a month later Bavaria was returned to Germany (Weimar Republic).

It was in Munich that the origins of German Nazism began. The National Socialist German Workers' Party was founded here in 1920. In 1923, in Munich, the Nazis launched an unsuccessful coup attempt, which became known as the Beer Hall Putsch. In 1933, the Nazis managed to come to power in Germany through democratic elections. But it should be noted that Munich at the same time became the main center of the anti-Nazi movement among German cities. During World War II, the city was subjected to repeated airstrikes, during which the population of Munich decreased by at least 25%.

After the end of the war, Munich fell into the American zone of occupation. The city was rebuilt. In 1949 it became part of the newly formed state of the Federal Republic of Germany. Munich became the country's largest industrial city, as well as one of its political and cultural centers. In terms of size and population in Germany, this settlement is second only to the capital of the country - the city of Berlin, as well as Hamburg.

Population

Now it's time to determine what Munich's population is. This indicator is the basis for all other demographic calculations. So, the population of Munich is currently 1526.1 thousand people.

As mentioned earlier, this is the third most populous result in Germany. For comparison, 3490.1 thousand people live in Berlin, 1803.8 thousand people live in Hamburg, and 1017.2 thousand people live in the fourth largest city in Germany, Cologne.

Dynamics of population changes

Now let's find out how the city's population has changed over time. Munich generally increased in terms of this indicator, although there were also periods when the number of residents temporarily decreased.

We will begin our excursion from 1840, when Munich was the capital of the kingdom. At that time, 126.9 thousand people lived in it. The population grew until 1939. So, in 1871 it was 193.0 thousand people, in 1900 - 526.1 thousand people, 1925 - 720.5 thousand people, in 1939 - 840.2 thousand people . But the Second World War, which resulted in the mobilization of men into the army, as well as the bombing of the city by Allied forces, significantly reduced the number. According to the 1950 census, the population of Munich is 830.8 thousand people, but we can say with confidence that in the first post-war years the number of residents was even smaller. But then growth began. So, in 1960, the population had already exceeded a million inhabitants, thereby setting a city record, and amounted to 1101.4 thousand inhabitants. In 1970, the city was already inhabited by 1,312 thousand people.

But then Munich, like the whole of Germany, suffered a demographic crisis. The birth rate has decreased significantly with increasing awareness in society of the level of responsibility for the child. In 1980, the population fell to 1298.9 thousand people, in 1990 it decreased to 1229.0 thousand people, and in 2000 to 1210.2 thousand people.

True, in the next period the number of residents began to grow again. Already in 2009 it reached a record level in its entire previous history - 1330.4 thousand inhabitants. But the growth didn't stop there. In 2013, the population reached the figure of 1407.8 thousand inhabitants, in 2015 - 1405.4 thousand inhabitants, and currently it is 1526.1 thousand inhabitants. The trend of population growth in the city continues today.

Population density

Which Munich occupies is 310.4 square meters. km. Knowing the area and population size, it is not difficult to calculate its density in Munich. At the moment it is 4890 people/sq. km.

For comparison, let's look at the density in other major cities in Germany. In Berlin it is 3834 people/sq. km, in Hamburg - 2388.6 people/sq. km,. and in Cologne - 2393 people/sq. km. Thus, we can state the fact that Munich has a fairly high population density.

Ethnic composition

Now let's find out what nationalities people live in Munich. The vast majority of the city's population are Germans, most of whom belong to the Bavarian subethnic group. Some ethnographers have even tried to distinguish them into a separate nation, since the culture and dialect are significantly different from the population of the rest of Germany.

But the city is home to quite a few immigrants from other countries of the world, as well as persons with foreign citizenship, including those with refugee status. The share of such residents exceeds 25% of the total number of residents. But the social protection of the population of Munich also applies to most of them.

Most of the population of Munich includes immigrants from Turkey. Their number is 39.4 thousand people. In addition, there are many immigrants from Croatia (29.3 thousand people), Greece (26.4 thousand people), Italy (26.0 thousand people), Austria (21.8 thousand people), Poland (21.1 thousand inhabitants), Bosnia and Herzegovina (16.5 thousand inhabitants), Romania (16.2 thousand inhabitants), Serbia (13.5 thousand inhabitants). It should be noted that recently the influx of refugees from Arab countries, mainly from Syria, has especially increased. However, this is a problem not only in Munich or Germany, but throughout Europe. However, Munich has the largest percentage of residents with a migration background relative to the total urban population (compared to other large German cities).

Religion

Almost half of Munich's population does not belong to any religious community. Such people make up about 45% of the total number of residents. At the same time, 33.1% of the population are parishioners of the Roman Catholic Church, 11.9% are Protestants, 7.2% are Muslims, 0.3% are Jews, and another 0.7% belong to other faiths.

The Munich city administration is trying to ensure the rights of representatives of all religious denominations of the city.

Employment

Now let's find out in what areas of activity the population of Munich is employed. We present a description of the main areas of production in the city below.

The main branch of Munich's economy is mechanical engineering, in particular automotive and aircraft manufacturing. Thus, the largest German car production plant, which is a world-famous brand - BMW (Bavarian Motor Works), is located on the territory of the city. This enterprise provides the population with more than 100 thousand jobs.

The city has a developed electronics industry (Siemens concern). In addition, Munich is one of the world's largest beer production centers.

But industry is not the only direction of the city's economy. The provision of various services, in particular financial ones, is also developed here, since Munich is a major banking center.

Social protection of the population

Like most other cities in the European Union, Munich maintains high social standards. In particular, the employment center is responsible for employing the unemployed and paying them benefits. The population of Munich is thus insured against the problems that arise after losing a job.

As mentioned above, refugees and other migrants are also not left without adequate protection. They are also considered to constitute the population of Munich. The Migration Service, as well as other social institutions, provided that migrants comply with German laws, also guarantee them social protection.

General characteristics of the population of Munich

Munich is the third most populous city in Germany, the largest industrial and cultural center of the country. Currently, the city is experiencing a constant increase in the number of residents, which is also provided by migrants, who make up about 25% of the total number of Munich residents. About half the city's population does not profess any religion. Among believers, the majority are Catholics.

In general, we can say that Munich has excellent demographic and economic prospects.

If you happen to travel around Germany, then one of your travel destinations will certainly be the capital of Bavaria, the city of Munich. One of the ancient cities of Europe. Located on the Isar River in southern Germany.

Munich, photo mirlos25

Munich dates back to 1158, when the city was first mentioned in historical documents. This date became the starting point for the residents of Munich. The city traces its chronology from there. Although Munich received city status only in 1175. The history of Munich is so rich that more than one work has been written on it. Even listing the main historical events would take more than one hour. Munich then became a duchy, then a federal state.

Even all of Bavaria was breaking up into two states. And Munich itself has always been and remains one of the main cultural, economic and historical cities in Europe. And there were plenty of sad pages in its history. Let us remember that the king of Bavaria was overthrown in Munich Ludwig III and the creation of the Bavarian Republic was announced (in 1918). Then, a new uprising led to the creation of the Bavarian Soviet Republic. Although it didn't last long. And the saddest thing for all Bavarians is that German fascism has raised its head here. It was from the Munich beer hall that Hitler began his bloody march. Munich residents consider this the blackest oxbow in the history of the city.

How to get to Munich

When traveling from Berlin to Munich, I would prefer to travel by high-speed train. But in order to enjoy the trip to the fullest, you need to take a ticket for the train going through Nuremberg. And that's why. From Nuremberg towards Munich, almost half the way, you will fly at a speed of under 300 km/h. A ride on the ground at the speed of a propeller-driven airplane is not even a journey, but an attraction. On the rest of the route, the speed will be between 160-250 km/h. Only in small sections does the train speed drop below 160 km/h.

Sights of Munich

New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), photo Suvad Sulic

Arriving in Munich, the first thing tourists usually do is head to the Old Town, in the very center of which there is a square Marienplatz. The square received its name from the marble figure of the Virgin Mary, who is considered the patroness of the city. Here the central spectacle of the city will open to your eyes - this town hall. Stretching along the square for more than a hundred meters, the entire length of the town hall building is decorated with figures of dukes, kings, and saints. And as a crowning achievement, the main tower is 85 meters high. Here you need to know what time it is advisable to be on the square, near the town hall. There is a city clock on the tower. At eleven in the morning, at noon and at five in the evening, a whole performance unfolds. When the clock strikes, the mechanical figures begin to move, putting on a whole performance. By the way, they look small only due to the height at which the chimes are located. In general, the height of the figures is the height of an adult. So, when you come to Munich, try not to miss this spectacle.

After admiring it, you can head south, towards the cathedral St. Peter's. We will not dwell on the description of cathedrals. Only by seeing these historical monuments with your own eyes can you appreciate them. It is worth adding that the cathedral is the oldest church in the city. It was built back in the 14th century. It's not far from it Church of the Holy Spirit, built around the same time. But it acquired its real appearance after it was rebuilt four centuries later in the Baroque style.

On the other side of the square there are old Isar Gate, with two towers. As you move through the streets around the square, you will see all the most remarkable buildings of the Old Town. You will not be able to pass by the beautiful cathedral Asamkirche. Then you should head to the square Frauenplatz. There is a two-tower building Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It should be noted that this monumental structure, despite its dimensions, was built very quickly. In just 26 years. For the Middle Ages, a very good indicator.

It is impossible to describe all the sights of Munich. But the palace should be added to the list of priority places Erzbischofliches Palais, castle Prizing, Cathedral Frauenkirche. An amazing legend is associated with the latter. Allegedly, Satan himself decided to destroy the cathedral. Still, Frauenkirche survived. All the saints came to his defense. They will even show you the mark left by Satan, from his claws and tail. And whether to believe or not in the veracity of the legend is up to you to decide.

Of course, one cannot ignore such a world-famous attraction as the great Bavarian beer. The most famous beer hall Hofbrauhaus was founded back in the 16th century.

Why not try beer in Munich? Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Spaten, Lowenbrau, Hofbrau and Augustiner, is to commit a crime and offend the residents of the city. But be careful. If you set a goal to try all types of beer in one day, you will end up losing your orientation in space. There are so many of them here that any most experienced lover of a foamy drink can confidently say: “I have tried so few types of beer in my life.” But the greatest freedom comes in time Oktoberfest, the biggest beer festival. If you are a big fan of it, it’s worth going to Munich, at least for this. It's like making a pilgrimage to beer heaven.

Transport in Munich

Let's add a few more words about Munich's public transport. Arriving in the city. You need to clearly define the route of your trip around the city.

The full range of public transport is at your service:

metro,
S-Bahn city trains
tram,
bus.

Payment for transport in Munich differs significantly from ours. There are single tickets, day tickets, with which you can travel all day, and also a ticket for tourists München CityTourCard. Plus, the city is divided into four zones. For example, by purchasing a one-time ticket, you can go there and back. The price depends on how many zones you travel. In general, upon arrival in Munich, try to immediately think about where you want to go and what to see. This will allow you to avoid unnecessary expenses.

Having seen the sights of Munich, and tired of the traffic and the city, visit English park. It starts from the city center and extends to the city outskirts. It is considered the largest urban park in the world. Here you can relax, look at tame swans, and simply admire the beauty of the landscape.

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"Munich loves you!" - this is the official motto of Munich, the capital of Bavaria. The Germans sometimes secretly call Munich “German Rome”, there are so many architectural, historical and cultural monuments here.

For many, Munich is known for its brewing traditions. The city is home to six large breweries that supply beer for the world-famous festival of beer, pretzels, fried chicken and carousels, held annually in late September - early October on Terezin Meadow.

But Munich also has a very rich history. The history of the city begins in the 8th century, when monks from the nearby monastery of Sheftlarn (German: Kloster Schäftlarn) settled on Peter's Hill (German: Petersbergl). Even the name of the city itself comes from the Old High German Munichen - “among the monks.” Today, on the site of the settlement there is the Church of St. Peter (Sankt-Peter-Kirche). The city was first mentioned in documents in 1158 under the name Villa Munichen; however, already in 1175 Munich was given city status and city walls were erected.

The historic city center (Altstadt-Lehel), or simply Altstadt (Munich-Altstadt), is everything that is within the Altstadtring “road loop”. It is here that the lion's share of tourist attractions is located: both Town Halls, the former residence of the Bavarian kings, the National Theater, the legendary Hofbrauhaus and the Frauenkirche church. And here there are boutiques of famous brands, shopping centers, a lot of restaurants and hotels. All this splendor is crowned by the ancient gates leading to Altstadt: these are Karlstor, Isartor and Sendlinger Tor.

Maxvorstadt is both a bohemian and scientific district north of the Historic Center. Home to high-quality art museums, the famous Pinakothek, Lenbach House, Glyptothek and the State Antique Collection. It is not surprising that many call this area the “brains of Munich”. As a bonus there are a lot of small designer shops, bars and restaurants.

Don’t go anywhere, I tell you, unless it’s about Munich. Everything else in Germany is a waste of time.
Ernest Hemingway.

Schwabing and the English Garden is a very fashionable and at the same time charming quarter, located just outside the territory of the Ludwig Maximilian University. There are small cafes, expensive shoe and clothing boutiques, a lot of specialized bookstores, galleries and restaurants here. Schwabing has always been popular with artistic personalities - Thomas and Heinrich Mann, Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee, Vladimir Lenin (yes, the same one as Ilyich) and physicist Werner Heisenberg lived here. The main points of attraction are Leopoldstrasse (plenty of cafes and bars), Hohenzollernstrasse (Hohenzollernstrasse and Kurfürstenplatz, shopping), as well as the English Garden - a huge green space in the heart of the city with streams, lakes and “beer gardens” in the east of Schwabing.

Olympic Quarter (Olympiagelände). In addition to the sports area itself, a huge stadium where the largest concerts in the country still take place, this area attracts attention with an incredible view of the Bavarian Alps. One climb to the top of the Olympic “hill”, built from the rubble of World War II, provides stunning panoramas. Add to this the BMW Museum and Exhibition Center located a short walk from the park.

Neuhausen-Nymphenburg is perhaps one of the quietest areas of Munich. Take trams No. 12, 16 or 17 in the center of a multimillion-dollar city to the stop Romanplatz or Rotkreuzplatz, and before you know it, you will find yourself in the idyllic provincial outskirts of Bavaria. Tourists rarely come here, and in vain. Neuhausen is home to the world's largest beer garden. Well, Nymphenburg is the famous palace gardens and the elegant residence of Henrietta Adelaide of Savoy.

The Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt district is home to the most exciting gambling halls, the funniest strip clubs and the most delicious authentic restaurants of Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. In the southwest of Ludwigsvorstadt there is the same Terezin meadow where the revelry Oktoberfest takes place every September-October. The center of Isarvorstadt is the Gärtnerplatz square, full of cafes and bars. The Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz theater, one of the best in the city, is also located here. From the southwest, the square is adjacent to depraved quarters with the hottest places in Munich, where, among other things, the Bavarian gay community “registered” (mostly in establishments along Müllerstrasse).

Finally, the last two areas. This is Haidhausen (Au-Haidhausen) with its Kultfabrik club area and the beautiful French quarter around Orleansplatz, the appearance of which has not changed, it seems, for a couple of hundred years. And the East of Munich, which unites Bogenhausen, Berg am Laim, Trudering-Riem and Ramersdorf-Perlach - mostly residential areas in the east of the Isar River, where the famous Hellabrunn Zoo is located, a good beach and, a little further, in the outskirts of Grunwald, a Bavarian film studio (actually , studio and theme park).

To move around the city, it is convenient to use the MVV Companion application, which will show all the information on movement, where to go at what time, what path to take, how much it will cost, etc.

Attractions.

Cathedral of the Holy Virgin or Frauenkirche (Frauenkirche, map. Full names German: Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau, English: Cathedral of Our Dear Lady) is the tallest cathedral in Munich (99 meters), which has become a symbol of the city. The church was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style. Its two towers became the symbol of Munich. Here is the black marble sarcophagus of Emperor Ludwig IV of Bavaria. There is a legend that the footprint at the entrance to the temple was left by the devil.