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Allianz Arena and FC Bayern Experience Centre

Home to Munich's two leading clubs, FC Bayern and TSV 1860, Allianz Arena is a prominent football stadium in Munich, Germany. Visitors come to watch football matches, tour the stadium, and explore Bayern Munich's history and achievements. Football fanatics or not, calling all you visitors for a behind the scenes experience, glimpses of the changing rooms and players' tunnels, and lots more. You got to see it, to know it!

The Alte Pinakothek is an art museum in Munich, situated in the Kunstareal area. It is celebrated for its extensive collection of European paintings from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period, featuring works by renowned artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, and Rubens. Over 800 masterpieces by European artists bring to life the development of art from the Middle Ages to the Rococo period, here. This is Munich's primary repository of renowned artists, particularly German masters. Wittelsbach rulers were avid collectors over the years, reason which the collection has expanded manifolds. The Italians are represented by Boticelli, Rafael, Titian, the French collection includes works of Claude Lorrain and Francois Boucher, while works of the Spaniards El Greco and Murillo, adorn the walls as well. Altdorfer and DÙrer stand for old German art at some of its best form. And if you thought this was it, the Alte Pinakothek houses the largest collection of Rubens, along with Rembrandt and Da Vinci, needless to say the above names are not exhaustive! This building is most definitely one of Munich's must visit. The Alte Pinakothek is under renovation till 2018, so do check the website before visiting. Read More

Asamkirche, or St. Johann Nepomuk Church, is a Baroque church located in Sendling. Visitors come to admire its exquisite architecture, rich interior, and the artistic legacy of the Asam brothers. Originally designed as a private chapel for the two brothers, the altar of the Asamkirche was visible from their balcony. Though quite small in size, this is Munich's most ostentatious church. A prime example of late German Baroque architecture, the church so built was a departure from traditional religious structures, since it was at the behest of the two brothers. For instance the church orientation is to west and not the east. With an extraordinary entrance framed by raw rock foundations, the exterior gives little insight into the opulence and lavish detailing on the interiors. The magnificent ceiling fresco, illustrates the life of St Johann Nepamuk, to whom the church is dedicated to, a saint known to have drowned in the Danube. Intricate detailing of the statues, the gilding, the high altar are a sight to behold. Read More

Dachau Concentration Camp is a historic site near Munich, Germany. Visitors go to Dachau to learn about the Holocaust, pay their respects, and remember the victims of Nazi persecution during World War II. The KZ-Gedenksatte Dachau, is the infamous concentration camp just outside the town. What remains are the few cell blocks and the grim crematorium where thousands of prisoners lost their lives. Several religious shrines and memorials have been built in honour of the deceased. People from all across the globe meet here to reflect upon the past and pay their respect to the dead. Although this site is quite a morbid one, it stands as a significant fragment of history. The place will definitely stir up emotions and empathy, towards the once inhumane practices of mankind. Read More

The Deutsches Museum is one of the most important museums of science and technology. Situated on an island on river Israr, the exhibits span eight floors, with a special section for children, Kinderreich. Historic machinery, aircraft, vehicles, and even a mine occupy the floors of the Deutsche Museum. The genre of the collections here knows no bounds, including objects from the caves of Altamira to the magnified human cell. The Centre for New Technology showcases interactive exhibitions on nanotechnology, biotechnology, and robotics. Also part of the Museum is a planetarium, regarded as one of the most technically advanced in Europe, and the Verkehrszentrum (Centre for Transportation) featuring different sorts of vehicles from four to two-wheelers. Even those with a distaste for science will truly be enthused within the four walls of this building! Read More

Munich's English Garden is not only the largest in Germany but probably the most beautiful. The sprawling meadows of lush grass and maple and oak-lined paths make for a great leisure spot. It runs from Altstadtring to the right bank of river Isar. These gardens were made when the hunting park by the River Isar was converted into a public park. The Gardens earn their name since they are designed in the style of English country parks. The English Garden has element of Asia, adding to the charm of the place. The Chinesischer Turm, is one of Munich's oldest beer garden and for the teetotallers there is the Japanisches Teehaus! It is said that the best time to visit would be during the traditional tea ceremony. This aside, a Greek temple and a lake will ensure that the time you spend here is in no way monotonous. Read More

Frauenkirche, or the Cathedral of Our Dear Lady, is a prominent church in Munich's Altstadt neighborhood. Known for its iconic twin towers, it is a symbol of the city. The church's interior is notable for its simplicity and the "Devil's Footstep," a mysterious footprint legend. Its onion domed twin towers dominate the skyline, as no other building in the central city is as tall. This late Gothic brick structure has even wider acclaim since by way of a referendum Munchners voted to restrict all new buildings to a height lesser than that of the twin towers, for all buildings in the city's middle ring road. The church suffered heavy destruction during the Second World War and was restored over the years. An intriguing feature in this church is the Teufelstritt (Devil's Footprint), which is a large imprint of a foot with lores attached to it, best told by the locals. The cathedral houses a black marble tomb, the resting place of Emperor Ludwig of Bavaria, amidst other treasures. You can climb up to the Observation Platform of the South Tower for a magnificent view of the city. Read More

Marienplatz is Munich's most bustling central square. It is a popular shopping destination with hoardes of boutiques and stores, complete with restaurants and pubs to satiate the hungry shopaholics! The true heart of Munich, this is a lively place with street performers, from mimes to musicians. This square is named after the statue of the Virgin Mary that has stood here for centuries. Marienplatz had always been Munich's central square and market were held here. During Christmas, the square is host to the Christkindlmarkt, a must visit flea if you are visiting during festival season. The magnificent neo-gothic Neue Rathaus (New Town Hall), dominates the norther stretch of the square, while the majestic Alter Rathaus (Old Town Hall) is towards the east. A visit to this square is a must for a true Bavarian feel. Read More

The Neue Pinakothek is an art museum in Munich, Germany, situated in the Kunstareal cultural area. It's famous for its impressive collection of European art from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, attracting art enthusiasts and scholars. The original building is said to have been destroyed during war and the present building was opened in the 1980s. Emulating the old structure, the exteriors of the new museum have Italian elements in its design. The collection on display here is the personal collection of King Ludwig I, a very comprehensive one at that. While the renowned names Monet, Manet, Van Gogh and Renoir share wall space, works of several local painters are also on display. Stealing the show here, however is, Caspar David Friedrich's paintings, which emanate romantic sentimentalism. Read More

Oktoberfest is a world-famous beer festival in Munich, Germany, held at Theresienwiese fairgrounds. People visit to enjoy a wide variety of beers, traditional Bavarian food, music, and a vibrant, festive atmosphere. A 10 minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof, the massive exhibition grounds are named after Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, who celebrated her marriage here. A 16-18 day festival, the Oktoberfest is not only an international beer festival but also a fun fair extravaganza. This annual event is a massive crowd puller for beer lovers from all corners of the world. Munich decks up to welcome visitors with free entry to the festival. However reservations need to be made well in advance, since most tourist plan their trip around this time and hotel prices soar exhorbitantly! Read More