DK Travel : Munich

Of the city he lived in for many years, 20th-century writer Thomas Mann said that “Munich glows”. And indeed, the sky is often a brilliant blue dotted with puffy white clouds in “Italy’s northernmost city”, where the relaxed, often Baroque lifestyle gives it a southern flair. Englischer Garten and the Isar meadows are right in the middle of the city; Starnberger See and the mountains are virtually on the doorstep. But Munich is also a city of art and culture with an abundance of historic buildings, museum treasures, and a lively cultural scene. Fine art, leisure, and la dolce vita make this a unique city.

For Munich on the Internet, visit www.muenchen.de With 1.3 million inhabitants, Munich is Germany’s third-largest city.

Lissabon Bar

Unpretentious neighbourhood bar reminiscent of those in Portugal. Large portions (mostly fish), excellent selection of port, and, of course, cocktails.
Literaturhaus

On Salvatorplatz stands the Literaturhaus, a former Renaissance school now used for literary gatherings. The famed coffee house Dukatz, a café and restaurant, is on the ground floor.
Loden Frey

Loden is more than merely a fabric – it’s a way of life. Loden cloth is prized all over the world for its hard-wearing quality. Now it is used both for traditional Bavarian costume and international fashion.
Lola Montez

As the mistress of Ludwig I, Lola Montez (1818–61) is said to have had great influence on the sovereign.
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Multimedia art.
Löwenbräu

Traditional brew with a history going back to the 14th century. Since the 19th century, the brewery has been the largest in Munich.
Löwenbräukeller

Stiglmairplatz, a busy square not far from the city centre, is dominated by this historic 1883 building. It has a beautiful pub, several halls, a ballroom, and a large beer garden (see Beer Gardens). In March, the pub hosts the tapping of the first Triumphator barrel, ringing in the “fifth season” – the bock beer season. The stone lion perched above the entrance is the symbol of the Löwenbräu brewery.
Löwengarten

Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Inexpensive dishes are served in the garden in summer.
Ludwig I

Numerous magnificent buildings were built by King Ludwig I (1786–1868). In 1826, he transferred the university from Landshut to Munich.
Ludwig II

“Kini” Ludwig II (1845–1886), has gone down in history as the “fairy-tale king.”

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