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.

Marché

Free Sunday brunch for children under 120 cm (4 ft) in height; half price for children under 150 cm (5 ft).
Märchenwald im Isartal

Amusement park with a flower-bud merry-go-round, an old-fashioned carousel, shooting-star swings, and fairy-tale buildings.
Maria Passagne

This salon bar opens fairly late in the evening. Small and cosy, it serves exclusively sushi. Be sure to reserve a table (089-48 61 67); the doorman won’t admit any more patrons once all the tables are taken.
Marienklause

In 1865 Martin Achleiter, the lock-keeper at Auer-Mühlbach, built this timber chapel to give thanks for having survived floods and falling rocks in the gorge.
Marienplatz Clocktower

This historic building is home to a clock known internationally for it's fantastic performance on the hour. I was last there for the celebration of the 850th anniversary of the founding of Munich, and would love to get to explore the surroundings in a normal setting and without quite that much crowds.
Marienplatz, Neues & Altes Rathaus

The Mariensäule (Column of the Virgin), from 1590, and the 19th-century fish fountain on Marienplatz are popular meeting spots. Although the square is dominated by the ornate Neues Rathaus, or New Town Hall (1867–1908), the eastern side is bounded by the Gothic simplicity of the Altes Rathaus, or Old Town Hall, built during the 15th century. The Glockenspiel, a chiming clock, is not to be missed (see Around Marienplatz).
Maritim Hotel

A first-class hotel at the central railway station with 339 lavishly appointed rooms and 11 elegant suites. Nine conference rooms are available for gatherings of up to 550.
Markt am Elisabethplatz

Located in Schwabing, Elisabethplatz was named after the Austrian empress Elisabeth (Sisi). This market, which is closed on Sundays, has been here since 1903 and is the second-largest one in Munich. Along with fruit, vegetables, cheese, sausage, and wine, market stalls offer many homemade specialities. The small market café is especially attractive.
Markt am Wiener Platz

Permanent kiosks on Wiener Platz are open daily and complemented by stalls set up by traveling vendors. The pretty town square is a perfect spot for a quick coffee break.
Markt am Wiener Platz

Many made-for-TV films shot in Munich use the permanent market stalls on Wiener Platz in Haid-hausen as a backdrop. Local tradespeople and office workers drop by on their coffee breaks for a quick snack at one of the kiosks.

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