the Glyptothek museum at the Königsplatz dates from 1830
the Bayerische Staatsoper with a statue of Max Joseph in front
Ludwig I was king of Bavaria in the 19th century and was fond of arts and women
a surprise: Scottish pipers in Munchen
the Victualienmark near the old Rathaus
Munchen cherishes a long history that goes back to 1158 when a toll
bridge was built over the Isar, near a Benedictine monastery. Munchen derives its name and
coat of arms from these early
monks.
Adolf
Hitler started his rise to power in the Munchen beer cellars. During WWII the city was heavily bombed but after the war
the historic buildings were restored.
At the
Viktualienmarkt you can enjoy a cold drink in the beergarten, and when hungry just head to the
historic
Ratskeller with its massive Bavarian restaurant.
The last time we visited Munchen was on a rainy day in May
2014.
a rainy Marienplatz with the Mariensaule, the statue of the Virgin Mary that gives the square its name
the Mariensaule with in the background the tower of the Peterskirche
the old Rathaus, its history goes back to the 14th century
behind the new Rathaus loom the twin towers of the Frauenkirche
the new Rathaus is already a centenarian, it was opened in 1905
the Glockenspiel performs its show three time a day. Do not miss it
the completely restored Isartor was once one of the four gates of the city wall
the Ratskeller is the place to be for a bavarian dinner
friendly lions invite you in
time for a drink in the Biergarten at the Viktualienmarkt on a rainy day
we find a dinner table in the Ratskeller near this huge wooden wine vessel from 1892