Top 10 Historic Sites in Munich, Bavaria

October 18, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Munich exudes Bavarian charm. Beer fanatics should head immediately to the Hofbräuhaus, a hops heaven that’s been churning out the good stuff since 1589. The drinking is downright legendary during Oktoberfest, a celebration of local beers and German specialty foods. Emulate world-class athletes at the Olympiapark, where skating on the Olympic ice rink will make you feel like a champion. The promenade of Marienplatz is perfect for people watching and gawking at the Glockenspiele of City Hall.
Restaurants in Munich

1. Hildebrand Haus / Monacensia Library

Maria-Theresia-Str. 23, 81675 Munich, Bavaria Germany +49 89 4194720
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Hildebrand Haus / Monacensia Library

2. Badenburg Palace

Nymphenburg Park, Munich, Bavaria Germany http://www.muenchen.de/int/en/sights/castles/badenburg.html
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Badenburg Palace

3. Amalienburg

Schloss Nymphenburg 203, 80638 Munich, Bavaria Germany https://www.schloss-nymphenburg.de/englisch/p-palaces/amalien.htm
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Amalienburg

4. St. Peter's Church

Rindermarkt 1 Petersplatz, 80331 Munich, Bavaria Germany +49 89 210237760 http://www.erzbistum-muenchen.de/StPeterMuenchen/
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St. Peter's Church

This 11th-century cathedral, the city's oldest remaining church, is best known for its beautiful golden interior.

Reviewed By RLWOrangePark - Ponte Vedra Beach, United States

The Church of St Peter is one of Munich's main landmarks as it is the oldest church in the city and has a 300 foot bell tower with an observation deck at 184 feet offering a panoramic view and great photo opportunity over the Old Town and the Marienplatz. If you want to take advantage of this view, you have to climb 299 steps as there is no elevator. When the weather is clear, it is said that you can see all the way to the Alps. There is a small 3 euro entrance fee to the observation deck which is open from 10 AM to 6 PM. Inside the church is a magnificent 18th century gilded high altar and large ceiling frescos. A very macabre display in the church is located in the second chapel on the left side. There you will find the skeleton remains of St Mundita which is gilded in gold and covered with precious stones. Jewels even adorn her rotted teeth and false eyes. Mass times at the church are Saturday evening at 6 PM and Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 6 PM. Weekday masses are at 8:30 AM 10 AM, 11:30 AM and 6 PM. On many Sundays throughout the year (especially during significant church holidays) you can hear members of the Munich orchestra and the Chamber Choir St Peters perform Viennese classical music, South German romantic works and even contemporary music.

5. Rathaus-Glockenspiel

Marienplatz 8, 80331 Munich, Bavaria Germany https://www.munich.travel/en/topics/urban-districts/glockenspiel-on-the-marienplatz-battle-scenes-and-dances-of-joy
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Rathaus-Glockenspiel

The sound emanating from this collection of 43 bells can be heard throughout downtown Munich.

Reviewed By Voyage37242985836

Beautiful building with chimes (Glockenspiel), the square is interesting and we recommend the visit.

6. Asamkirche

Sendlinger Str. 32, 80331 Munich, Bavaria Germany +49 89 23687989 http://www.muenchen.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/orte/130982.html
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Asamkirche

Reviewed By ParvizM2013 - San Diego, United States

This is a small church in Munich in the old town area very close to the Marienplatz. This is the Church of St. Johann Nepomuk, also known as the Asam brothers church. This is an amazingly beautiful and full of details built in a Baroque style by two brothers. The two Asam brothers who were sculptor and painter built this beautiful church as a showcase of their talent. They lived there and met with their clients over there. This is simply a breathtaking and magnificent monument with lots of great artful details. Bravo Asam brothers. It is a must see in Munich.

7. Nymphenburg Palace

Schloss Nymphenburg 1, 80638 Munich, Bavaria Germany +49 89 179080 [email protected] http://www.schloesser.bayern.de/englisch/palace/objects/ny_schl.htm
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Nymphenburg Palace

Reviewed By tk3232 - Sugar Land, United States

The palace is three miles from city and you can take the tram #17 (direction Amalienburgstrasse). Cost : combo-ticket 11.50 - main palace, garden (always open and free), plus extra small palaces as a hunting lodge Amalienburg, bath house Badenburg, pagoda and fake ruins. The palace is stingy on free information, you'll need the audio guide - extra 3.50 at your own language. Allow at least three -four hours (including travel time) to see whole the palace complex at a leisurely pace. The palace interior, while interesting, is much less extensive than Munich's Residenz. For 200 years, this oasis of palaces and garden was the Wittelsbach rulers' summer vacation home. It was here Ludwig II ("Mad" King, the last Bavarian King) was born and was christened the very next day in the famous Great Hall (it is really breathtaking hall) of the main palace. I was here a seven-year-old Mozart gave a widely heralded concert. Very worth to see the King Ludwig I's Gallery of Beauties. The portrait of his wife and mother of Ludwig II, belongs to this gallery among other 36 beautiful women. The park is huge and laced with canals and small lakes, where court guests one rode on Venetia-style gondolas. If you are there, visit hunting lodge, beautiful decorated Rococo style small palace located three hundred yards from main building) - it's the most worthwhile of the four small "extra" palaces - Amalienburg (see that topic)

8. White Rose Monument

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 Lichthof der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, 80539 Munich, Bavaria Germany +49 89 21803053 http://www.weisse-rose-stiftung.de/
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White Rose Monument

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

This monument and exhibition was created in tribute to the non-violent resistance during the period of National Socialism. The group denounced the regime's crimes and oppression, and called for resistance. Sadly I was too late to visit the exhibition and had to make do with the monuments just outside the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

9. Church of Reconciliation between East and West

Spiridon-Louis-Ring 100, 80809 Munich, Bavaria Germany +49 177 8766701 http://www.ost-west-friedenskirche.de/impressum_ru.html
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Church of Reconciliation between East and West

10. Fuhrer Building

Arcisstr. 12, 80333 Munich, Bavaria Germany http://website.musikhochschule-muenchen.de/de/index.php
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Fuhrer Building

Now part of the College of Music, this building is the site where Hitler and Chamberlain crafted the infamous Munich Agreement in 1938.

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