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.

Ludwig-MaximiliansUniversität

Ludwig I transferred the 15th-century university from Ingolstadt to Munich. The main assembly hall fronts on Geschwister-Scholl-Platz and is surrounded by faculty buildings.
Ludwigskirche

Designed in the Italian Romanesque style, St Ludwig’s Church (1829–43) is home to the second-largest church fresco in the world.
Ludwigskirche

Friedrich von Gärtner built this church, which is flanked by two towers, in the style of Italian Romanesque (1829–43). The glorious fresco Judgement Day by Peter von Cornelius is the second-largest church fresco in the world.
Ludwigstraße & Siegestor

After the old town wall was pulled down, Ludwig I commissioned a monumental boulevard in the Italian Renaissance style – the Ludwigstraße (1815–50). This splendid street is bounded by the Feldherrnhalle to the south (see Odeonsplatz, Theatinerkirche & Feldherrnhalle) and the Siegestor (Victory Gate) to the north. Based on the Arch of Constantine in Rome, the Siegestor is crowned by the figure of Bavaria riding a chariot drawn by four lions. Designed for victory parades in honour of the Bavarian army, the gate, damaged in World War II, has been restored. The 1958 inscription reads “Dedicated to victory, destroyed in war, an entreaty for peace.”
Luitpoldpark

Created on the occasion of Prince Regent Luitpold’s 90th birthday, the park was expanded in 1950 by a hill built out of rubble, the Luitpoldhügel, which commands a fine view of the city. On clear days, you can see all the way to the Alps.
Luitpoldpark

This park was created out of rubble from World War II. The restaurant in the Baroque Bamberger Haus features ornate dining rooms and a pretty terrace for outdoor dining during warm weather.
Lunis

Sunday breakfast with free babysitting service.
Mandarin Oriental

First-class service and historic ambience near the Maximilianstraße. This five-star hotel has 53 rooms and 20 suites, as well as banquet and conference facilities. The rooftop patio with pool affords fabulous views. Onsite restaurants include Mark’s and Mark’s Corner.
Mangostin Asia

Inexpensive family buffet on Sundays and supervised play area. Reserve ahead.
Marbella

Tapas bar with a bodega atmosphere serving good food and offering excellent value for money. There is a garden patio in summer.

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