English Garden
The Englischer Garten is one of the world's largest urban public parks, founded in 1789 by Benjamin Thompson, also known as the Count of Rumford. Its name refers to the style of informal landscape gardening which was popular in the United Kingdom from the mid-18th Century to the early 19th Century. It’s divided into two portions by a busy street named Isarring. Lake Kleinhesseloher is nearby, where you can sit in a traditional beer garden. You’ll also see the China Tower, resembling a porcelain pagoda in the gardens of a Chinese emperor. To celebrate the Summer Olympics held in Munich in 1972, a Japanese teahouse and garden were built on a small island at the south end of the park. There’s also a special place called ‘beautiful meadows’, a unique place in the city where you can sunbathe without clothing. Frauenkirche
The Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady, also called Frauenkirche, is the largest church in the capital of Bavaria. Along with the new Town Hall, it dominates the city centre and its towers can be seen from all directions. From the south tower, there’s a marvellous panoramic view of the city and the Alps. The cathedral was built upon the site of an older church, and was commissioned by Duke Sigismund and erected by Jörg von Halsbach. Its construction began in 1468 and the design was modelled on the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. This red-bricked cathedral is a great example of late Gothic architecture. Located in the very heart of Munich, it’s a major landmark and a popular tourist attraction. Maximilianeum
It was the wish of Maximilian II, King of Bavaria from 1848 to 1874, to give his name to the street where this splendid residence based on his great idea stands. To this end, he developed a Municipal Enhancement Plan which foresaw a spectacular edifice surrounded by a park on the elevated bank of the River Isar. The Maximilianeum was constructed between 1857 and 1874, and since 1949 has been the seat of the Bavarian Parliament. This tremendous building boasts remarkable mosaics and is decorated with beautiful 19th-Century artwork, including pieces commissioned by Maximilian II. New Town Hall
One of the most beautiful places in Munich is Marienplatz, or Mary's Square. This central plaza dates back to the Middle Ages, when markets and tournaments were held here. It was named after the Mariensäule, a Marian column erected in the centre of the square to celebrate the end of the Swedish occupation. It now houses Munich's Old City Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the New City Hall (Neues Rathaus) with its famous Glockenspiel, consisting of 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures which chime and re-enact two stories from the 16th Century every day at 11:00 in the morning. Nearby, there’s also St. Peter's Church and the twin towers of the Cathedral, which are the most distinctive features of the city's skyline. In this crowded and lively area, you can choose from a large number of shops and restaurants.