Two-Hour Munich Monuments Walk

Two-Hour Munich Monuments Walk, Munich, Germany (B)

Munich can be a tough-go. A lot of travelers use it as a home base for getting to Salzburg, Neuschwanstein, Dachau, Nuremberg, and other World War II sites. Munich itself gets bogged down by tourists at the end of September for the annual Oktoberfest, but this expat does not really recommend you waste your time, money, or energy on the Munich version unless you want to be rampaged by millions of other drunk tourists. The better - and much more authentic, populated by jolly Germans - "Oktoberfest" parties are found elsewhere, but that's for another post on another day.

München. It's not one of my favorite European cities, but it does grow on me each chance I get to spend the day there. I am happy to say I finally have a reasonable and interesting two-hour loop to get acquainted with Munich's history and identity that I know I will continue to enjoy taking my friends and family on for many years to come.

No matter the season, just dress for the weather - especially your shoes - and join the Germans and tourists milling about the streets of Munich. Most European cities are best met on foot, and Munich is no exception! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Two-Hour Munich Monuments Walk
Guide Location: Germany » Munich
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Christy Swagerty
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.whatupswags.com/2018/10/two-hour-munich-monuments-walk.html
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Munich Hauptbahnhof
  • Marienplatz
  • Neues Rathaus
  • Altes Rathaus
  • St. Peter's Church
  • Viktualienmarkt
  • Isartorplatz
  • Hofbräuhaus
  • St. Luke's Church
  • Maximilianeum
  • Park Maximiliansanlagen
  • Friedensengel
  • Eisbachwelle
  • Englischer Garten
  • Chinese Tower
  • Siegestor
  • Alte Pinakothek
  • Neue Pinakothek
  • Pinakothek der Moderne
  • Königsplatz
  • Karolinenplatz
  • Odeonsplatz
  • Theatinerkirche
  • Munich Residenz
  • Pfälzer Residenz Weinstube
  • Max-Joseph-Platz
  • Frauenkirche
  • Neuhauser Straße
  • Karlsplatz
  • Theresienwiese
  • Schloß Nymphenburg

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