The Classic Art Collections Staatliche Antikensammlungen is located on the south side of the grass-covered Königsplatz square. It is housed in an elevated building dating...

Königsplatz was devised by crown prince Ludwig I, who seemingly avoided all town planning convention by placing this square in a place that was not...

The grand Lenbachhaus is an elegant villa dating from 1882 and originally the home of Franz von Lenbach who collected many artworks in his time....

The Glyptothek was the first building on Königsplatz built by Ludwig I for a public museum purpose – specifically for his collection of Greek and...

Munich’s Cathedral Church of Our Lady is usually referred to simply as Frauenkirche. It is a very large church, with two large brick towers flanked...

The Asamkirche – real name Church of St. John Nepomuk – was built by local architect and sculptor Egid Quirin Asam between 1733 and 1746....

The Münchner Stadtmuseum, or Munich City Museum, is a good place to get an overview of the city, from its origins in the Middle Ages,...

The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) is a fine, imposing structure on the north side of Munich’s Marienplatz. It was built between 1867 – 1909...

The Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum) is open daily and located inside the clock tower of the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) at the east end of...

The Pinakothek der Moderne is Europe’s largest museum of art and design. It was opened in 2002 opposite the Alte Pinakothek and houses four main...

The Residenz is located in the centre of the old town of Munich. It was the seat of power for the Bavarian dukes and kings...

The Cuvilliéstheater, or Altes Residenztheater, is a masterpiece of a building. It used to be located where the current Residenztheater is, however after bombing during...

Alter Peter church is located just to the south of Munich’s Marienplatz. It is the oldest church in Munich, although now reconstructed following World War...

Marienplatz is the central focal point of Munich. Originally a wheat market was held here, as well as numerous public executions of criminals. Duke Wilhelm...

Oktoberfest is one of the most famous festivals in Europe and takes place in the city of Munich. The festival today is 16 days of...

Munich’s Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) stands at the eastern end of Marienplatz. The building standing today is a reconstruction of the original 15th century...

For those who love food and shopping, Munich’s Viktualienmarkt is a must. The large colourful open air market is in the centre of the city...

The Hofbräuhaus is a Munich institution. The former Royal Brewery has existed here since 1644, founded originally by Duke Wilhelm V to avoid paying import...

Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit) is a 14th century Gothic church in Munich. It can be found alongside the Viktualienmarkt. The building was altered...

One of the world’s oldest art galleries is the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, dating from 1836. It was built on the orders of Ludwig I...