A Quick Guide To Munich - Germany

Munich

The city of Munich combines the duality of ease and affluence. Rich cultural heritage, ancient traditions and legends co-habit with expensive boutiques, an affluent industry and BMWs. There are several world class museums around Munich that exhibits one-of-a-kind masterpieces, and the city's cultural atmosphere and music are incomparable. If you're a Eurail pass holder you may find yourself here a number of times as you criss cross you way around the continent. Müncheners are well known to express themselves wholeheartedly, and during the Oktoberfest, international representatives salute Munich for its world class and humble opulence.

History Of Munich

During 1158, the decree of Heinrich der Löwe was authorized by the Imperial Diet giving birth to Munich. In 1349, the city was struck by the plague for 150 years, and the Schäffler introduced a ceremonial dance for the town people to remember their fortuity. Today, the re-enactment of the Schäfflertanz happens every seven years in the carillon on Marientplatz. The 19th century was the golden age of Munich when buildings and monuments grew around the city. Munich almost starved to death during the WWI by the Nazi and another turbulent time came during the 1972 Olympic Games, when 17 individuals were killed by terrorists. Currently, the title of Germany's "secret capital" goes to Munich. It has high standards of living and a multitude of millionaires consider the city their home.

Things To Do In Munich

When in Munich, stop by the Englishcer Garten and ride a bicycle. It is the largest park in Munich and is larger than New York's Central Park. Take a stroll from Karlsplatz to Marientplatz, the area has several monumental and historical churches to visit as well as shops, souvenir stores and expensive boutiques. For an experience of the globally renowned beer hall, stop by the Hofbräuhaus, built in 1589, where you'll experience the essence of Munich. Marvel at the Residence Palace of Munich where the monarchs of Bavaria used to live. For art lovers, you can visit three reputable museums --- Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek and Pinakathek der Moderne. For sports enthusiasts there's the Olympic Stadium of Munich where you can feel the reverberation of Olympic champions. If you have children tagging along, spend time at the Tierpark Hellabrunn, this animal sanctuary is home to more than 5000 animals! By nightfall, Munich has several bars and clubs that will suit any of your moods, like the Shamrock Irish Pub, Schumann's, Irish Folk and Max-Emanuel-Brauerei.

Getting To Munich

Munich is well connected by air and rail as it is a major European hub for both. By air, there are direct flights that will connect you to Munich from New York, Sydney, Paris, London, Rome and other German cities. If you're a Eurail Pass holder, you will probably pass through Munich more than once as it is a big hub station. You can board the TVG or ICE train from Paris or through the City Night Line trains.

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