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Publisher
Lonely PlanetYear
2019Print ISBN
9781787017740eBook ISBN
9781788685641Altstadt & the Residenz
The Altstadt is a must-see for all visitors to Munich – some of the city’s best sights, eateries and shops can be found within the inner ring road, at the centre of which is the Marienplatz, the city’s main square and an ideal spot to get your bearings.
The nearby Residenz, a sprawling palace from where Bavaria’s royals once ruled, should be top of your ‘to-visit’ list. Combine a trip to the palace with a stroll along Maximilianstrasse, Munich’s most exclusive shopping street. In the afternoon visit the Stadtmuseum for the lowdown on the city’s history then wander down to the Asamkirche, which offers Munich’s finest church interior. Follow this with a spot of shopping in Kaufingerstrasse or at the Stachus before dining at one of the Altstadt’s many traditional taverns, such as the inimitable Hofbräuhaus.
The nearby Residenz, a sprawling palace from where Bavaria’s royals once ruled, should be top of your ‘to-visit’ list. Combine a trip to the palace with a stroll along Maximilianstrasse, Munich’s most exclusive shopping street. In the afternoon visit the Stadtmuseum for the lowdown on the city’s history then wander down to the Asamkirche, which offers Munich’s finest church interior. Follow this with a spot of shopping in Kaufingerstrasse or at the Stachus before dining at one of the Altstadt’s many traditional taverns, such as the inimitable Hofbräuhaus.
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Getting There & Around
Top SightsResidenz
Home to Bavaria’s all-powerful Wittelsbach rulers from 1508 until WWI, the Residenz is Munich’s number one attraction. Taking up a large chunk of the city centre, the Residenz is adjoined by several other quintessential Munich sights, including the exquisitely baroque Cuvilliés Theatre...
Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Welcome to Munich
- Top Sights
- Eating
- Four Perfect Days
- Need to Know
- Munich Neighbourhoods
- Altstadt & the Residenz
- Maxvorstadt
- KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau
- Schwabing & the Englischer Garten
- Historic Munich
- Schleissheim
- Haidhausen & Lehel
- Nymphenburg, BMW & Olympiapark
- Oktoberfest
- Survival Guide
- Language
- Behind the Scenes
- Our Writer