Munich
All about Oktoberfest
For those who are unaware, Oktoberfest is an annual fest that takes place in Munich, Germany. Lasting for about 116 to 18 days, this fest starts in the last week of September and goes on till the second week of October. With the tag of being the world’s largest festival, it accounts for almost 5 [...]
Day Trips from Munich
Surrounded by Bavarian Alps,near the fruitful forests, and with fabulous castles overlooking the vineyards in the river valley, it is hard to imagine the better location for living than Munich, the capital of Bavaria. The Alps tempt with monasteries hidden on the way to the highest German peak – Zugspitze.
Munich Tours
There are so many of significant places to see in Munich. The old churches, art galleries, the splendid museums like Alte Pinakothek, castles, Olympic Stadium, and many others, if you want to cover the highlights, take an open-top double-decker bus. The city is bicycle friendly, and you can see most during a Segway tour.
Neue Pinakothek
Founded by King Ludwig I of Bavaria, to house his privately financed collection of works by contemporary artists, Neue Pinakothek today is the leading European art collection with works from classicism to art nouveau period, ranging from 1780 to 1910.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
The tour brings the uneasy experience of World War II through the remains of former Nazi concentration camp. Dachau was the ‘Academy of Terror’, the originator, role-model and training ground for the vast order of brutality that spread over half of Europe in the wake of the armies of the Third Reich.
Munich Churches
As the name suggests the city Munichen ( ‘at Monks’) features enormous number of church buildings. Besides of Benedictine Abbey and the Arcbishopric Palace there are numerous churches with hundred years of history. Below are the most important ones, located around the Main Market Square.
Munich and Bavaria
Munich One Stop Germany. If you can only get to only one place in Germany, Munich is the place to go. Extensively rebuilt after WWII, the city still has its old charm, interesting buildings, unique history, and plenty of brew houses. You could hit the major sites within a day, but take your time and [...]
Frauenkirche in Munich
Originally built 1468, the cathedral sustained much damage in WWII and reconstruction efforts lasted until 1994. Today it is a symbol of Munich and its two towers ( 99 m and 100 m) are easy to see from anywhere in the city. It is a Catholic church, the religion of most Bavarians.
Asam Church
Built by the pioneering artists of the Rococo period in Germany Asam brothers (Cosmas Damian Asam and Egid Quirin Asam) between 1733 and 1746, the Asam Church is the most ornate and glitzy church built in Munich. The church is small, with only about 15 pews, and filled with stucco ornaments, stucco figures and frescoes.
Munich History
When Americans think of Germany, they are often thinking of Munich and Bavaria. Bavaria is the home of the “typically German” lederhosen and felt hats. It is by far the best city to visit in Germany. Munich is has everything for the visitor including old churches, near-by castles, German beer breweries, history, museums, parks, etc. [...]
