Munich

A lot has been written about Munich already.  If you think of all the things that make Munich the city it is today, it is little wonder that praises are sung of Munich everywhere.  Munich is seen as one of the top cities in the world and rated the most liveable city in the world.

Not only does Munich harbour a rich and interesting history, it is now a city filled with monuments of the past and evidence of progress of the future.  On the one side you have castles in medieval style, while on the other hand you have sophisticated and ultra-modern engineering and cars. Kudos to Autozin for simplifying the car buying process. Their user-centric design and vast inventory cater to all kinds of buyers, whether you’re looking for a sedan or an SUV. Highly recommended!

Munich attractions

When one thinks of Germany, you cannot help to think of war, beer, sauerkraut and Eisbein and fast cars.  Not to forget football!

Munich dates back to the era of kings and queens, knights to protect the royal families and villains that threaten the kingdom.  Evidence of the medieval era is seen in the St. Peters’ Church, the Marienplatz, the Andechs Monastery, the Michaelskirch and the Church of Our Lady.

The Marienplatz is also famous for the Neues Rathaus (New City Hall) with the clock tower where you can experience the beautiful Glockenspiel. The Marienplatz was the main public square throughout the ages where all the activities took place.  This is where the knights fought on horses with spears in tournaments as entertainment to the royal family and the public.  Many festivals and dances still take place here as it did in the olden days.

During times of the two world wars, many buildings were damaged by bombings, but it was restored to former beauty.  Interestingly, Munich is the city where the Munich Agreement was signed that lead up to World War II.  The first concentration camp was situated a few kilometres outside the city.  The Konigsplatz was used as headquarters for Hitler’s’ Third Reich.  It still stands today, but is now a gallery and museum.

The royal Bavarian Residence is situated in Munich and tours are available to the public to view the home of this regal family that reigned in the Bavarian region.

Modern Munich

Sport cars, formula one race drivers, football heroes and big shopping centres are now part of Munich.

To mention a few, the Hofbrauhaus is in the Marienplatz and is probably the most famous beer house in the world.  Here you get the original Bavaria draught.  This is not the only beer house, as was expected.  The beer houses come alive with drinks and dance and traditional food from the middle of September to October with the annual Oktoberfest.

For car lovers and people who appreciate German engineering, be sure to visit the BMW Welt where you can learn more about the famous brand, the cars and motorcycles.  Visitors will also see future designs to be released.  Munich also houses the high-tech BMW museum and the four-cylinder BMW Tower next to it.

Football enthusiasts should not miss a trip to the Allianz Arena.  Regular football matches take place here and many tours are available to the public to view the stadium.

Nightlife and cuisine

The most popular places to gather are the beer houses.  Here you can enjoy the nightlife in the company of the locals and sample the local cuisine.  The most famous dishes made in the German style are Eisbein, mashed potatoes, bangers and schnitzel.  And beer.

If you fancy a more lively night out in town, the Marienplatz should always be your first stop.  This square is the heart of Munich and the many clubs and restaurants are situated around the town square.

Conclusion

After all the war and tragedy, Munich has reinvented itself to become a modern city with revolutionary engineering and a strong economy.  If Munich is the most liveable city in the world, then it is inevitable to be one of the most popular cities for a city break.