Munich is recognized worldwide for being the birthplace of Oktoberfest, but this city is much more. It is steeped in history, a history in which there were dark moments, with the emergence of the Nazi movement and the Dachau concentration camp. After the Second World War it was destroyed by bombing, but a lot of reconstruction work was done and today it is one of the most touristic cities in Germany.
Visit munich It involves visiting the famous beer halls, but also enjoying its churches, palaces, old streets and German culture. We are going to talk to you about the things to see in Munich if you are planning a trip to this city. It has many places of interest, so it will surely take us a while to discover all its corners.
Hofbräuhaus Brewery
This is the most famous brewery in town, whose origin comes from the 50th century. A brewery that catered to the great families of the time and that today is an emblem in Munich. The current brewery was built anew in the XNUMXs, as the old one was destroyed during the bombings in WWII. Today it is a place where thousands of people pass to have a beer in the most emblematic place in the city. The ideal place to make a stop on visits to the city.
Marienplatz
The squares are always a lively meeting point in any city, and this was not going to be less. Marienplatz is the most central and well-known, and therefore a place through which we will surely pass. In it we can see Fischbrunnen, a small fountain where many times a meeting point for the people of the city is established. We can also enjoy the buildings of the old and the new city hall. The old town hall with its Gothic appearance and the new one, with its chime in which figures appear performing a curious dance that draws the attention of passersby.
viktualienmarkt
If you are one of those who love to enjoy and discover the gastronomy of each place, you must stop by the Viktuallienmark, the city food market. The good thing about this market is not only discovering fresh and quality products, but also enjoying the food from the outdoor stalls. An alternative place to eat one day if we don't feel like confining ourselves to a restaurant.
BMW Museum
The city of Munich is the place where the BMW factoryAnd of course, with how famous it is, it has to have a museum to delight car lovers. If you are one of them, you will surely want to visit this museum where there are exhibitions of all kinds of vehicles, especially the BMWs of all time.
Munich residence
This so-called Munich Residence has been from home of the Bavarian monarchs, and it is an urban palace that we cannot miss. Inside we will be able to visit different rooms and places with styles from various eras, since it was reformed and there are also reconstructed places, such as the Cuvilliés rococo theater, since it was also destroyed in the war. Not to be missed is the Treasury, where the family jewels are located, and the antiques room of the palace.
Nymphenburg palace
This summer residence It is a baroque style palace of great beauty, both inside and out. It is a beautiful visit, since inside the old decoration is preserved, with frescoes on the walls and ceiling, and a Rococo style in some places. We must also visit its well-kept English-style gardens, where there are also other buildings, such as a hermitage and a palace. They even have a museum of floats, with the most decorated and ostentatious carriages.
Olympiapark and Englischen Garten
In terms of gardens in which to rest from the busy city, Munich has three that are the main ones. One of them is the one that belongs to the Residence, the Italian-style Hofgarten garden that we can visit next to this building. But we also have the Olimpapark, built for the well-known Olympic Games '72, and that today is a great tourist attraction. There is not only a large lake and green hills, but also facilities including an indoor swimming pool, an ice skating rink, an amphitheater and an Olympic pavilion.
In addition to this park, there is the English garden, which is one of the largest urban parks in the world. Inside we can find countless paths, with up to 78 kilometers to do a little sport. And there are also interesting buildings that will make us forget that we are in Germany, like a Chinese pagoda.
