Five Places to Visit in Munich

The city of Munich is the largest and the capital city of the German state of Bavaria and it’s also the third most populous city in the country. Munich is located in the River Isar just north of the Alps of Bavaria. The city is one of the economically most successful and fastest growing cities in the country; the city is very famous for its beautiful architecture, fine culture, and the annual Oktoberfest beer celebration making the city of Munich a one hell of a great destination.

There are so many things to see and do in this city and we’re listing five places to visit in Munich that you shouldn’t miss.

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1. Rauenkirche – The place is a major landmark that was built between the dates of 1468 to 1494 by Jörg Von Halsbach and today serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising and also serves as the seat of its Archbishop. The interior of the cathedral is gorgeous and has the largest hall churches in southern Germany. An attraction that survived is the Teufelsschritt, or commonly known as the Devil's Footstep. This is a black mark that resembles a footprint that which according to legend was where the devil stood when he curiously regarded and ridiculed the 'windowless' church that was built by Halsbach.

2. City Museum of Munich - The museum offers a fascinating dive into the diverse history of Munich. The museum displays an eye-opening display of war torn Munich and also as well as an excellent musical instruments museum and a puppetry museum. A good place to visit if you want to learn more about the city and its struggles during the war.

3. Olympia Park – The Park was the site of the 1972 Olympic Games and now the place serves as a venue for cultural, social, and religious events. It has an Olympic Tower that has an overall height of 291 meters with an observation platform and a revolving restaurant that seats 230 people. The park is a popular retreat for the residents of the city and it is the place where they enjoy raking a walk or rowing on the lake.

4. Schloss Dachau - The castle was constructed around 1100, but was demolished between 1398 and 1403. The new building was designed by Heinrich Schöttl and the construction has begun in 1546 and was completed in 1577. The castle later became the favoured residence of the rulers of Bavaria.

5. Jewish Museum - The place is a newly opened museum that is located at St. Jakobsplatz. The museum has a one permanent exhibition which illuminates the aspects of Jewish history and culture in Munich, A good place to visit to want to learn more about the jews in Germany and their stories during the war.

These are just some of the places that you should check out when you go to Munich. There are plenty more to explore and discover.

Have you been to Munich? Feel free to share your tips and recommendations.