If you happen to travel to Germany, then by all means one of the travel points, for sure, will be the capital of Bavaria, the city of Munich. One of the ancient cities of Europe. Located on the Isar River, in southern Germany.
Munich, photo by mirlos25
Munich dates back to 1158, when the city was first mentioned in historical documents. This date was the starting point for the residents of Munich. With it, the city conducts its chronology. Although the status of the city of Munich received only in 1175. The history of Munich is so rich that more than one work is written on it. Even listing the main historical events would take more than one hour. Munich, then became the duchy, then the federal state.
Even the whole of Bavaria split into two states. And Munich itself has always been and remains one of the main cultural, economic and historical cities of Europe. And there were plenty of sad pages in his story. Recall that the king of Bavaria was overthrown in Munich Ludwig III and the creation of the Bavarian Republic (in 1918) was announced. After that, a new uprising led to the creation of the Bavarian Soviet Republic. Although it did not last long. And the saddest thing for all Bavarians is that German fascism raised its head here. It was from the Munich beer hall that Hitler began his bloody procession. Munich, consider it the blackest old woman in the history of the city.
How to get to Munich
Departing from Berlin to Munich, I would prefer to travel by high-speed train. But in order to enjoy the trip to the full, you need to take a ticket for the train going through Nuremberg. And that's why. From Nuremberg towards Munich, almost half the way, you will fly at a speed of 300 km / h. A ride at the speed of a propeller-driven aircraft on the ground, this is not even a trip, but an attraction. On the rest of the way, the speed will be in the range of 160-250 km / h. Only in small areas does the speed of the train drop below 160 km / h.
Munich Attractions
New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), photo by Suvad Sulic
Arriving in Munich, first of all, tourists usually go to the Old Town, in the very center of which there is a square Marienplatz. The square got its name from the marble figure of the Virgin Mary, who is considered the patroness of the city. Then your eyes will see the central spectacle of the city - this town hall. Stretching along the square, more than a hundred meters, the building of the town hall, in full length, is decorated with figures of dukes, kings, saints. And like a crown, the main tower is 85 meters high. Here you need to know how much it is desirable to be in the square, near the town hall. There are city clocks on the tower. At eleven in the morning, at noon and at five in the evening, a whole show unfolds. When the clock strikes, the mechanical figures begin to move, staging a whole performance. By the way, they look small only due to the height at which the chimes are located. In general, the height of the figures, in the height of an adult. So, having arrived in Munich, try not to miss this sight.
Having admired, you can head south, towards the cathedral St peter. We will not dwell on the description of cathedrals. Only having seen these historical monuments with your own eyes can you evaluate them. It is worth adding that the cathedral is the oldest church in the city. It was built in the XIV century. Not far from it is church of the holy spirit, built on at the same time. But he got his present look after being rebuilt after four centuries, in the Baroque style.
On the other side of the square are old Isar Gate , with two towers. Moving the streets around the square, you will see all the most wonderful buildings of the Old Town. You will not be able to pass by the beautiful cathedral Asamkirche. Then you should head to the square Frauenplatz. There is two tower Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It should be noted that this monumental structure, with its dimensions, was built very quickly. In just 26 years. For the Middle Ages a very good indicator.
All the sights of Munich can not be described. But the palace should be included in the list of priority places Erzbischofliches palaispalace Pricing, Cathedral Frauenkirche. An amazing legend is associated with the latter. Allegedly, Satan himself decided to destroy the cathedral. Yes, Frauenkirche survived. All the saints stood up for his defense. You will even be shown a trace left by Satan from his claws and tail. And whether or not you believe in the veracity of a legend is up to you.
Bavarian beer
Of course, you can’t get around such a world famous attraction as the great Bavarian beer. The most famous beer Hofbräuhaus It was founded in the sixteenth century.
And do not try beer in Munich Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Spaten, Lowenbrau, Hofbrau and Augustiner, is to commit a crime and offend the inhabitants of the city. But be careful. If you set a goal to try all types of beer in one day, then this will end with a loss of orientation in space. There are so many of them that any most sophisticated lover of a foamy drink can confidently say: "I have tried so few beers in my life." But the vastness comes during Oktoberfest, the biggest beer festival. If you are a big fan of it, you should go to Munich, if only for this. It's like making a pilgrimage to a beer paradise.
Munich Transport
Add a few more words about Munich public transport. Arriving in the city. You need to clearly determine the route of your trip around the city.
At your service a whole set of public transport:
- underground,
- S-Bahn city trains
- tram,
- bus.
Payment for transport in Munich is significantly different from ours. There are one-time tickets, daily tickets for which you can travel the whole day, as well as a ticket for tourists München CityTourCard. Plus, the city is divided into four zones. For example, buying a one-time ticket, you can go back and forth. The price depends on how many zones you drive. In general, upon arrival in Munich, try to immediately think about where you would like to go and what to see. This will allow you to avoid unnecessary expenses.
Having run into the sights of Munich, tired of traffic and the city, visit English park. It starts from the city center and stretches to the city outskirts. It is considered the largest urban park in the world. Here you can relax, look at the tame swans, just admire the beauty of the landscape.
