Munich or Munchen, as called in German is one of the largest German cities. It is also the cultural hub comprising of museums and royal parks and villas. Munich is known for the variety of brews and beers that are famous all over the world for their taste and aroma. The Oktoberfest beer festival, which is hosted every year has become the greatest tourist attraction.
Being the capital city of Bavaria, it encapsulates both the modern and the traditional in the rich display of its culture and tradition. When there are museums commemorating the past on the one hand, there are trendy pubs, bars, designer stores and restaurants on the other hand. One of the most important museums in the city is the Deutsches Museum, which is considered to be the oldest and the largest science museums in the world.
Munich Attractions
The people of Munich are fun loving and know perfectly well as to how to lead their life. When there is love and respect for their heritage and culture, they seem to enjoy each and every bit of their modern lifestyle. Some of the sightseeing attractions that typically characterize a Munich Holiday are:Hofbrauhaus, which was declared the royal brewery in the year 1605. A gulp of the finely blended brew would provide the aroma and the effervescence of German culture and tradition, which has its strong foothold in the history.
Marienplatz, at the heart of the city is another favorite holiday destination for the visitors. It is home to some of the historical buildings in the city like the neo-Gothic Town Halls, which in turn is famous for its Glockenspiel. The Glockenspiel is actually a bell that chimes to the rhythm of every hour, as if in remembrance to the days of yore. Some of the other spots that can be visited are the toy museums in the Old Town Hall and the Cathedral in Munich.
Munich Gardens and Parks
The Parks in Munich have a rich floral display and have the capacity to encapsulate the attention of each passer by. The surrounding greenery interspersed with magnificent statues.Some of the parks that are best for a walk are :
- The Englischer Garten,
- The Olympic Park
- The Westpark
- The historical monument of the Nymphenburg Palace is accompanied by few of the most beautiful parks in Munich. There is also a botanical garden in the North. The parks accompanied by the Schleissheim Palace also constitute the best recreational spots in Munich.
- Hofgarten is the oldest park of the city.
- The royal Hirschgarten is among the few royal gardens in the city.
- The Ostpark
- The Michaelibad park is the largest park in Munich.
