The capital of Bavaria, the city of Munich is not inferior in popularity to tourists Berlin and Cologne. Not only a huge number of architectural monuments are concentrated here, but also the most interesting events take place, among which the central place belongs to the immortal beer festival Oktoberfest. In addition, since 1875 a large European opera festival has been held here.
Walking around the elegantly decorated city squares and breathing in the Christmas atmosphere, visiting the grand Bavarian castles and plunging headlong into the raid on old German restaurants - all this can be done by a traveler who goes to Munich. In addition, the capital of Bavaria is a very prosperous and prosperous city. This is the perfect place for quality shopping.
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The central square of Munich, which inevitably leads any tourist route. In the Middle Ages, knightly tournaments were held here and the fish market worked. Marienplatz has become the main square since the founding of the city. Here are the most significant attractions, popular restaurants, shops, food market. The square is always lively and quite crowded.
Neo-Gothic building on Marienplatz square. The town hall was built in the second half of the XIX - beginning of XX 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 way for the construction, about 30 residential buildings of citizens were demolished. The 85-meter tower with a spire crowns the Town Hall, the facade is decorated with figures of famous and significant personalities in German history.
A much more modest and ancient structure than the New Town Hall. The first mention of it is found in the sources of the XIV century, but it is believed that it was erected in the XV century. The prevailing style of construction is Gothic, with the addition of later architectural elements of the Renaissance. Now in the Old Town Hall is a Toy Museum. 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 XVII century. It was used as the residence of the ancient Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty. The park surrounding the palace buildings spreads over an area of \u200b\u200b200 hectares. The magnificence and beauty of the interior of Nymphenburg can be compared with the legendary "fabulous" Neuschweinstein castle. In part of the palace, closed to tourists, the descendants of the Wittelsbach still live.
The hunting castle of the XV century, erected at the request of the Duke of Albrecht III. With Blutenburg is the story of the duke's unhappy love. Contrary to the will of his father, he secretly married a commoner and settled with her in the castle. Father tricked his son out of the fortress, and in his absence ordered to throw the unfortunate beloved into the river. Albrecht eventually forgave his father, and in honor of the innocently ruined girl, a chapel was established.
The palace was founded by Duke William V at the end of the 16th century. Then it was a small mansion, which the ruler used for privacy. His son Maximilian I rebuilt the estate to his liking and made a palace out of it. The Schleissheim complex includes three palaces built at different times, and a vast park area. The interior was painted by Johann Gump, Giovanni Trubillio and Francesco Rosa.
A complex of buildings in the central part of Munich, which is considered one of the largest in Europe. It was erected 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, which occupies more than 100 halls, 10 palaces, a theater and a concert hall.
Munich Catholic Cathedral with the main tower 99 meters high. According to city law, it is forbidden to erect buildings above the Frauenkirche (this decision is provisional, adopted in 2004 at a popular vote). Over the construction of the temple worked in the XIV-XV centuries. It was assumed that it will 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 brothers Azam, who were architects, sculptors and painters at the same time. This is one of the few historical sights to the appearance of which the Wittelsbach dynasty did not have a hand. The brothers planned to use the church as a home chapel, but later, at the insistence of the people, it was open to all comers.
The temple is one of the most revered and ancient in the city. It arose in the VIII century in the form of a small wooden monastery on the initiative of the monks of the Tegernsee monastery. In the XI 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, elements of late Gothic and Rococo were added to the facade.
The main opera house in Munich, where one of the most respected music groups in the world plays, is the Bavarian State Orchestra. The venue hosts the Munich Opera Festival. More than 300 performances are given here annually, leading performers are invited to the main roles. The repertoire includes works by famous German composers and the best masterpieces of world opera.
A unique museum demonstrating the achievements of German technology and science. The expositions are located on six thematic tiers: hydraulic engineering, shipping, mining, trackless transport, oil and gas, and power machines. The museum stores unique samples of equipment, the only ones from the surviving (that is, not destroyed at the request of the victorious countries) after two World Wars.
The museum exposition is dedicated to Bavarian history, culture, and folk art. Here are collected products from porcelain, wood, silver, fabric and other materials. As well as significant collections of weapons, heraldic symbols, jewelry. A special pride of the museum is the collection of Christmas nativity scenes. The collection is located in a historic Baroque building with hundreds of interior spaces, passages and galleries.
Bavaria is the birthplace of the world-famous BMW brand car. It was here that the first aircraft manufacturing plants were located, which after the First World War were re-qualified as automobile. So a recognizable brand appeared. In the museum you can look at the company's products from its very foundation. There are many interesting and rare retro models of the last century.
Museum of Ancient Sculpture, which contains works of Roman and Greek masters from the 17th century BC according to the V century. Here are exhibited both originals and copies of statues, bas-reliefs, busts that have not survived to our time. The exposition is located in 13 rooms. Here you can see the sculptures of the mythical Hephaestus, Daedalus, Pericles and other characters. Most of the collection was collected by King Ludwig I.
The collective name of the group of art galleries and museums, which houses a collection of paintings from the 14th century to the Modern era, as well as a collection of contemporary and applied art. The Old Pinakothek hosts expositions of masters of the XIV-XVIII centuries. In New - you can look at works of art of the XIX-XX centuries. In the Pinakothek of the present, collections of the XX-XXI centuries are exhibited.
The museum is located outside the city limits of Munich near the town of Dachau on the site of the former concentration camp. All people who were objectionable to the Hitler regime were driven here for execution. Over 12 years of existence in the camp, tens of thousands of people were destroyed. The museum was organized at the request of former camp prisoners in 1965. Little remains of the buildings of the Second World War, but this place is striking in a sinister and depressing atmosphere.
In 1972, Munich hosted the next summer Olympic Games. Since then, there has remained a park (a territory with Olympic facilities), which local residents use for recreation and walks. Former facilities are operated as sports training facilities; large social and cultural events are still taking place here. It should be noted that largely thanks to the Games, the city has transformed and become more comfortable.
The stadium, erected at the start of the 2006 World Cup. It belongs to the Bayern Munich club. The Champions League final in 2011/12 was held here. The Alliance Arena is located in the Frettmaning Wasteland. The construction is called a real miracle of modern architectural art; at the entrance to the stadium, the fans are breathtaking from the sight of this grandiose design.
The famous beer festival, where all fans of a foamy drink aspire to get. Dozens of manufacturers set up their tents at Oktoberfest, in which they drink a myriad of liters of beer, eat kilograms of sausages and pork shanks. The festival has existed since 1810, over two centuries it has become a real symbol of Bavaria and organically fit into cultural traditions. According to tradition, the head of the Bavarian government drinks the first beer at the opening.
One of the oldest beer restaurants, which opened its doors to the first visitors at the beginning of the XVII century. At first there was a court brewery. The large halls of the institution can simultaneously accommodate up to 4 thousand visitors. Hofbräuhaus has a flexible pricing policy, so every tourist can afford to try different sorts of excellent beer and enjoy German cuisine.
The central city market, a true paradise for gourmets and connoisseurs of excellent products. There are approximately 140 stores that are owned by the same families for many years. A place in the market is inherited. Wealthunienmarkt mainly buys wealthy Munich and tourists, as product prices are quite high. Moreover, the products are always of excellent quality.
A landscaped park with a layout in strict geometric proportions. It was laid under Maximilian I at the beginning of the XVII century, but during the Second World War it was completely destroyed. The park was carefully and meticulously restored according to old drawings and sketches, while elements of 19th century English park art were added. Hofgarten is a realm of neat alleys, flower beds, manicured lawns and picturesque fountains.
Popular among locals, the city park, which is visited daily by thousands of people. Here you can ride a bike and board in designated areas, and book horseback riding or just walk. The park stretches from the center to the northern part of Munich for 5.5 km. In summer, numerous lawns are filled with people - they sunbathe, have picnics or just doze off under the shade of 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 animals as close as possible to natural ones. The biological diversity of Hellabrunn is impressive - more than 750 species of animals and about 20 thousand individuals. The zoo is popular; 1.8 million people visit it annually.
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Munich on a world map It is represented as a major German center for trade and tourism, consisting of several large areas. It is located in southern Germany on the banks of the Isar River. To freely navigate the city, you will need detailed map of munich. In addition to the historical center, Schwabing is a good area for relaxation and entertainment. There are a lot of bars and clubs, and in the summer nightlife rages. Navigate the streets of Schwabing map of munich.
The Sendling area houses Siemens manufacturing facilities and offices. It is useful to know for those who come to Munich on a business trip or on business. In this case, the most convenient for orientation will be an interactive map. map of munich. By the way, it is in Zendling that many apartments are rented, and from the upper floors you can see the Alps.
In the Solln area you can feel the flavor of a German village. New buildings have been standing here for a long time, but the spirit of suburban life has not disappeared. There are no special attractions here, which any map of Munich in Russian, but when choosing a place of residence, you can give preference to quiet Ash.
For excursions and walks, the center is ideal. Altstadt or the Old Town - this is the name of the historical part, which will help you navigate map of Munich with landmarks. Here is the central square of the city, various churches, architectural monuments, museums and other interesting places. For easier access to the center, for tourists is provided munich metro map.
Here is a detailed map of Munich with street names in Russian and house numbers. You can easily get directions by moving the map in all directions with the mouse or by clicking on the arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale with the “+” and “-” icons located on the map on the right. The easiest way is to adjust the image size by rotating the mouse wheel.
What country is the city of Munich
Munich is located in Germany. It is a wonderful, beautiful city, with its history and traditions. Munich coordinates: north latitude and east longitude (show on big map).
Virtual walk
An interactive map of Munich with attractions and other tourist sites is an indispensable tool for independent travel. For example, in the "Map" mode, the icon of which is located in the upper left corner, you can see the city plan, as well as a detailed road map with highway numbers. You can also see the railway stations and airports marked on the map. Nearby you see the "Satellite" button. Turning on the satellite mode, you will see the terrain, and by enlarging the image, you will be able to explore the city in great detail (thanks to satellite maps from Google Maps).
Transfer the “little man” from the lower right corner of the map to any street of the city, and you can take a virtual tour of Munich. Adjust the direction of movement using the arrows that appear in the center of the screen. Turning the mouse wheel, you can zoom in or out the image.