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Hofbräuhaus
The Hofbräuhaus in Munich is one of the best known sights of the city. The history of the Hofbräuhaus goes back to the 16th century when the Duke of Bavaria didn’t want to accept anymore that the best beer of the German nation was actually coming from nearby Hannover. In 1591 the house was finished and delivered beer mainly to the king’s court. The Hofbräuhaus owes its reputation to a man named Wiga Gabriel who composed the song "In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus". For the Oktoberfest the location is packed with people from all over the world but the compulsory language is English. But also locals love the Hofbräuhaus where tradition is a main focus and litres of beer are served in huge beer mugs.
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Am Platzl 9
80331
Munich
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Nymphenburger Schloss (Nymphenburg Castle)
This history of this nice castle goes back to 1664 when the elector Ferdinand Maria commissioned it as a present for his wife Adelheid von Savoyen who had just born Max Emanuel, the longed for heir. Max Emanuel had the building expanded many years later.
In 1741 France, Spain, Bavaria and Saxony allied with Prussia against Austria in the Treaty of Nymphenburg. Six years later Max III. Jospeph founded the manufactory for porcelain. Today the castle hosts a porcelain museum. The parks around the castle are generously constructed and still today it provides an excellent location for relaxing walks and strolls. From there it is easy to have a look at the hunting lodge Amalienburg.
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Schloss Nymphenburg
80638
Munich
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Leopoldstraße
The Leopoldstraße is perhaps the best known street in Munich. With a length of 3,6 km it ranges from the Siegestor to the junction Milbertshofener Straße / Domagkstraße. The street inaugurated in 1891 and is named after Prince Leopold. Today the heart piece of the road develops into a gastronomic mile with loads of cafes, restaurants and bars. Besides, there is a massive offer in fashion, furnishing and design shops as well as entertainment facilities.
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Munich
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Schloss Schleißheim (Castle Schleißheim)
This castle complex lies in the community of Oberschleißheim and build with a big park, the old castle Schleißheim, the new castle Schleißheim and Castle Lustheim one of the most important baroque constructions. It was built as a summer residence form the Bavarian rulers. Since it didn’t fulfil its actual purpose it was turned into a gallery castle and opened for the public already in the 19th century. Today the new castle is open for visitors. Some of the rooms host a baroque gallery of the Bavarian National Painting Collection.
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85764
Oberschleißheim
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Zoo Hellabrunn
The Zoo Hellabrunn was founded in 1911 and is therefore the oldest Geo-zoo. Geo-zoos are animal friendly environments where animals are kept in an appropriate neighbourhood without fences or grids. There are many retreats for all animals in order to keep them according to their species with other groups of animals that fit into their wildlife habitat. The zoo includes a jungle for lions and panthers, a primeval forest and a gigantic free flight enclosure which can be entered by the visitors. But also a house for elephants belongs to the many highlights of Hellabrunn.
Opening times:
April – Sept: 8 am – 6 pm
Oct – March: 9 am – 5 pm
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Tierparkstr. 30
81543
Munich
Tel: +49 (0)89 62508-0
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Altes Rathaus (Old City Hall)
The Old City Hall was built in 1474 and consists mainly of a gothic hall building which uses an old city gate as a tower. During the centuries the building was changed a couple of times and completely destroyed in WWII. Between 1953 and 1958 the hall was reconstructed, in 1972 also the tower was rebuilt to its original state. Today the tower hosts the Toy Museum which exhibits the biggest collection of American and European toys including dolls, doll houses, airplanes ect.
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Marienplatz 15
80331
Munich
Tel: +49 (0)89 315 87 20
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Alter Peter (Old Peter)
The Old Peter is the oldest building in the city centre of Munich. Even before the city was founded there was a small chapel on the Petersbergl whose original construction was Roam style. In 1294 the first reconstructions were finished in gothic style. They were followed by further reconstructions in the 14th century. During WWII the building was destroyed and again rebuilt until 1975. The viewing balcony in 320 stairs height offers an amazing view over the entire city and if the weather allows even to the Alps.
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Rindermarkt 1
80331
Munich
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Feldherrnhalle
The Feldherrnhalle is located on the Odeonsplatz which was built by Ludwig I. in the middle of the 19th century. The hall is a symbol of Munich’s dark history. It was built according to the Loggia di Lanzi in Florence as an adoration of the Bavarian commanders. In 1923 the building used to be the final point of the Hitler Coup. A memorial reminds of the cruel finish of the march to the Feldherrnhalle. Still today the building is a favourite location for demonstrations.
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Odeonsplatz
80539
Munich
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Neues Rathaus (New City Hall)
The New City Hall was built in 1867 but the present building was constructed over 42 years.
As the building was not big enough for the whole administration of the city, it had to be enlarged. Since 1909 the New City Hall is as we can see it today. It stretches over 9000 m² and belongs to the most popular sights of Munich because of its famous glockenspiel which can be heard at 11 am, 12 am and 5 pm.
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Marienplatz 8
80331
Munich
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Viktualienmarkt
The Viktualienmarkt is a market in the city centre of Munich selling mainly groceries. It is a daily market which consists of constant stalls. Initially it was meant as an extension of the old city market of Munich at the Schrannenplatz (today’s Marienplatz) which was used for crops and agricultural products. In the 1950s, however, it developed into a gastronomic market and still today the Viktualienmarkt presents all kinds of food, art works and more from over 140 companies and on about 22.000 m². It is not only a practical location for locals but also a popular tourist attraction.
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Munich
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Marienplatz
The Marienplatz is the central place in Munich’s city centre and the midpoint of the pedestrian area. Since the foundation of Munich in 1158 the place is the central point of the city. It has been and still is today an important impact on the city’s development and community life. Since it is a pedestrian area, no cars are allowed. On the Marienplatz many other sights are located for example the New and the Old City Hall, the former Hauptwache which is the oldest preserved building of the city as well as the Mariensäule, the well Fischbrunnen and the Charming Julia which was a present from the city of Verona.
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Munich
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