Munich is the capital of Bavaria and is near to the very picturesque Bavarian Alps. Munich, or Munchen, is known as the "Home of the Monks" and traces its origins to the Benedictine monastery at Tegernsee. In 1157 Henry the Lion, Duke of Bavaria, granted the monks the right to establish a market where the road from Salzburg met the Isar River.
There are some outstanding museums and art galleries. The architecture around the city is also spectacular. I found Munich to be a really lovely city and even though the weather was not good when I was there,on a clear blue day I can only imagine that with the alps in the background, it could surely be the most beautiful city in Germany.
A visit south into Bavaria is certainly worth doing if you have a spare day. You can do a day trip with covers quite a bit of ground.
More photos in my Travelogues.
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Very useful. But why didn't you check the men's Toiletten thing? What will my partner do?! Men gotta go too you know! Otherwise, I'll follow all yr tips! :-)
U done a great job with me old homepatch..keep the change handy ^..^ya quite right.eerie faces in and around Munich LOL
I had no idea you could take a horsedrawn carraige ride up to Neuschwanstein! I am cannot wait to get there... it is the #1 destination on my Travel Wish List. Thanks!
Feed the horses beans? I heard a joke once the the elves fed Santa's reindeer bean, after a tough season.
i m back to munich for the Octoberfest this year , 3 time there! it is a great place
A very nice page about Munich and its surroundings! I just came back from Neuschwanstein and Oberammergau... it was really nice there.
You really deserve the Number 1 spot, your pages are great! :)
Enjoyed your Hofbräu picture-I've never seen it by day!
people from UK find Germany cheap -it all depends on the exchange rate. Hotel phones can be a no-no,.
I was there last weekend, it's a lovely city
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