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Deutsches Museum 
Auf der Isarinsel 1 D - 80538 München
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Opened in 1925, the Deutsches Museum – one of the largest science and technology museums in the world – traces the development of science and technology to the present day and explains scientific and physical phenomena. The museum has two annexes: a ..
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Alte Pinakothek, Munich
Barerstraße 27 D - 80799 München
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This immense Renaissance style building was built between 1826 and 1836 to house the collections of paintings of the Wittelsbachs that had been made since the 16C by Duke William IV. Masterpieces of European painting from the 14 -18C are spread over ..
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Treasury 
Residenzstraße 1 D - 80333 München
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You will not grow tired of these magnificent pieces of goldsmith's work, enamels and crystal work (crowns, diadems, etc.). Do not miss the chiseled cross of the Queen of Hungary (11C) and the statuette of St George on horseback (16C). The royal in..
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Residenz Museum
Residenzstraße 1 D - 80333 München
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The gallery of the Ancestors of the Wittelsbachs and the function rooms are luxuriously decorated. The Antiquarium is the oldest part of the palace (1570), and has an impressive vault with frescos and a number of antique busts. The porcelain r..
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Residenz
Residenzstraße 1 D - 80333 München
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In 1385, the Wittelsbachs began construction of a new residence that eventually became a much larger complex. The largest part of the work was undertaken during the Renaissance (Antiquarium, Kaiserhof, façade on Residenzstrasse) and Classical period ..
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Altstadt
D - 80538 München
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Nearly all the best-known symbols of Munich can be found in the Altstadt starting with the red-brick towers of Frauenkirche and the mausoleum of Ludwig of Bavaria . Don't miss the opportunity to visit the first Renaissance church built north of th..
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Bavarian National Museum
Prinzregentenstraße 3 D - 80538 München
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The museum was created in 1855 by Maximilien II to preserve the artistic riches of Bavaria. On the ground floor, the rooms give an overview of arts and crafts since the Romanesque period to the Renaissance. It includes religious gold pieces and sta..
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Modern Art Gallery
Barer Straße 40 D - 80333 München
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With its glass rotunda and glass roof, the Pinakothek der Moderne building (designed by architect Stephan Braunfels from Munich) deserves its nickname of “cathedral of light”. The building houses four museums dedicated to 20C art: the Modern Art Gall..
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New Art Gallery
Barerstraße 29 D - 80799 München
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The post-modernist Neue Pinakothek is the work of Alexander von Brancas (1981). Built in sandstone, the museum houses masterpieces from the early 19C (Gainsborough, Turner and Goya) to the early 20C (Klimt and Schiele). The different schools exhibite..
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Nymphenburg Castle
Nördlich Auffahrtsallee D - 80638 München
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This castle was the summer residence of the Prince-electors and kings of Bavaria. The oldest part of the building (1664-1674) was built by Barelli from an Italian model. The Wittelsbachs then made numerous additions. The function room is decorated ..
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Amalienburg
D - 80538 München
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This picturesque hunting lodge is part of Nymphenburg castle . Designed between 1734 and 1739 by the Frenchman Cuvilliés (1695-1768), architect to the court of Prince Elector Charles Albert of Bavaria and future emperor, it is one of the finest ex..
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Botanical Gardens
Menzingerstraße 61-65 D - 80638 München
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Allegedly one of the most beautiful and diverse botanical gardens in Europe. A walk across the Schmuckhof is a feast for the eyes. Its greenhouses contain all sorts of tropical and subtropical plants and some marvellous orchids.
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Residence Theatre 
Max-Joseph Platz 1 D - 80539 München
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This rococo theatre was built by Cuvilliés from 1751 to 1753. The box of the Prince-elector, situated in the centre, is luxuriously decorated with red, gold and ivory colours. In 1868, the Master Singers by Wagner was performed here for the first tim..
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Theatine Church, Munich
Theatinerstraße 22 D - 80333 München
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This large Baroque building was built from 1663 to 1688. The 71 metre-high cupola is richly decorated with stucco and gives a grandiose feeling of space. The dark wood of the pulpit , made in 1661, contrasts with the white and grey tones that domina..
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Marienplatz
Marienplatz D - 80331 München
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This is where the heart of Munich beats hardest. In the centre of the square, admire the Column of Mary and the chime of the new neo-Gothic town hall. The town hall is an attraction in its own right - the coopers' dance and princes' marriage tour..
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Residence Gardens
Odeonsplatz 18 D - München
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The Renaissance garden of the Residence, surrounded by a peristyle, was laid out in 1613 by Maximilian 1. Separated from Odeonsplatz by a Neoclassical portico, architect Leo von Klenze’s first work in 1816, it is an oasis of tranquillity popular with..
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Farmers’ Market
Viktualienmarkt 6 D - München
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An ideal place to browse on a walk through Munich, this village-style market has been in existence since 1807 and remains popular with gourmets because of its excellent farm and more exotic produce. Its Biergarten is also a popular meeting point - th..
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Our Lady's Church, Munich
Frauenplatz 1 D - 80331 München
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Built in the late Gothic style (15C), this church is particularly sober. Inside, ancient and modern meet with a choir made up of 32 sculpted wooden busts by Erasmus Grasser (1500) and some modern stalls , and 15C and modern stained-glass windows. ..
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German Hunting and Fishing Museum
Neuhauser Straße 2 D - 80331 München
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Housed in the former Augustine church, the museum has a lovely collection of old and new weapons and works of art (paintings and drawings) representing hunting scenes. A diorama shows the different species of freshwater fish.
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St Michael's Church, Munich
Neuhauser-Straße D - 80331 München
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This Jesuit church was built between 1583 and 1597. It was the first church built in the Renaissance style north of the Alps. Note the façade that is decorated with 15 statues of kings escorting the archangel Saint Michael. The single nave is topped ..
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