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Go to the heart of the city, Marienplatz and join the audience for a performance of
the famous Glockenspiel. 32 mechanically moved figures re-enact scenes of Munich's history.
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Climb up the 306 steps to the tower of St.Peter's (called "Alter Peter") and enjoy
the best overwiev of the city. St.Peter's is Munich's oldest church.
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Stroll among the colourful food stalls of the bustling Viktualienmarkt,
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Feel the atmosphere of Munich's beer halls at the famous Hofbräuhaus drinking a Maß Beer (or two) and
and eating Weißwurst. |
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Visit the New Residenz palace of the Bavarian rulers. More than 130 splendid rooms
including the treasure room with the crown jewels are open for the public. |
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Have a look into the Cathedral (Frauenkirche). The Gothic style church with its
twin domes is one of Munich's landmarks.
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Be dazzled by the sumptuous rococo interior of St.Nepomuk's (called "Asamkirche") -
an orgy of stucco work, gildings and colourful frescos. The 1746 completed church was the
private church of the brothers Asam. |
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Admire the Old Masters in the Alte Pinakothek. You will find masterpieces
of Rembrandt, Rubens, Raphael, Da Vinci, Dürer and other more. The Neue Pinakothek across the
street houses an excellent collection of French Impressionists. |
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Take in the glories of Ancient Greece at Königsplatz with its three Greek
style buildings Prophyläen, Glyptothek and Antikensammlung.
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Strip off and get naked at the English Garden, where this is legal along the Eisbach.
Of course the attractions of Germany's largest park can be checked out also dressed. You will find one
of Munich's most popular beer gardens around the Chinese Tower.
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