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.

Sakura Sushi Bar

Authentic sushi restaurant with just about every conceivable combination, as well as cooked dishes.
Salvatorkirche

Cemetery church adjoining the Frauenkirche (1494) in Bavarian brick Gothic. Greek-Orthodox.
San Marino

Pizza and house wines at good prices – in summer also on the patio.
Sandra’s Ossi Shop

This shop catering to East Germany nostalgia (‘Ossi’ refers to the former GDR in local dialect) carries goods from the former country, including Spreewald pickles and Rotkäppchensekt (sparkling wine).
Sankt Lukas

St Luke’s is known for its choral concerts (see St Lukas).
Sankt-Jakobs-Platz & Stadtmuseum

This site is currently under development and will be home to the new Jewish synagogue, museum, and community centre. The square is also home to the Stadtmuseum, which occupies six buildings, including the Marstall (royal stables) and the former Zeughaus (arsenal). Renamed Stadtmuseum (city museum) in 1954, the museum contains several permanent collections complemented by changing exhibitions. The film museum enjoys international renown (see Museums & Galleries, Munich – the Bavarian Hollywood), especially for reconstructions of silent films. IgnazGünther-Haus – a late Gothic building that was the home and studio of the famous Rococo sculptor – stands on the west side of the square.
Sarcletti

The best Italian-style ice cream in the city. Founder Paul Sarcletti sold ice cream as far back as 1879. The parlour on Rotkreuzplatz was established in 1921.
Sausalitos

Popular with young people seeking a Mexican ambience in the cactus-studded interior.
Schack-Galerie

Featuring 19th-century German painting (Böcklin, Spitzweg, Schwind, and others), this is a museum for romantics.
Schäfflertanz

Every seven years, the Dance of the Coopers is performed to commemorate the end of the plague in the 15th century.

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