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.

Maximilianstraße

Maximilian II laid out this elegant boulevard in the mid-19th century. Extending between the Nationaltheater and the Altstadtring, it has evolved into one of Europe’s most exclusive shopping destinations. Bulgari, Armani, Chanel, and other shops beckon beneath the pointed arches designed by Friedrich Bürklein. The boulevard is also home to the Hotel Vierjahreszeiten, the Kammerspiele, and – since the autumn of 2003 – the Maximilianhöfe.
May Spils

With the 1967 Zur Sache Schätzchen (What Gives, Sweetheart?) , starring Werner Enke and Uschi Glas, Spils created the film that captured the spirit of Schwabing in the 1960s.
Maypole

Most Bavarian towns and communities raise decorated May-poles on 1 May, a custom dating back to the Middle Ages when the “tree of life” was thought to bring success. Overnight, the Maypole is guarded by local youths: If a Maypole is stolen, it has to be ransomed with many barrels of beer.
Metropol

Characterized by a 1950s aesthetic, this former cinema was converted into a theatre and has gained an excellent reputation for distinguished performances, frequently accompanied by music.
Michael Verhoeven

Verhoeven (1938–) belongs to a prominent, talented family of actors and directors, and is married to actress Senta Berger.
Michaelskirche

An important structure in many ways, this is the largest late Renaissance church north of the Alps. Construction began in 1538. It features the second-largest barrel vault in the world, after St Peter’s in Rome, and was built for the Jesuits. The crypt contains the sarcophagi of Elector Maximilian I and Ludwig II. Not to be missed is the bronze figure of St Michael battling the dragon (1585).
Minna Reverelli

Born Hermina Knapp (1892–1947), Minna was the Queen of Yodeling at Platzl.
Moma Li Design

One-of-a-kind, deceptively simple, clean-cut garments made by a Munich designer. All pieces are fashioned by hand.
Monastery Church St Anna

This Rococo jewel in the Lehel district was built by Johann Michael Fischer, with ornamentation by the Asam brothers.
More & More

Glass, porcelain, home decor, and everything else necessary to make your living space beautiful. Great gift selection, too.