Munich Things to Do Tips by dinhyen

Marienplatz Marienplatz Review

Namesake of the square in front of the Neues Rathaus.

Alter Peter Peterskirche Review

St. Peter's church has a wonderfully ornate interior, one of my favorites anywhere.

Neues Rathaus Neues Rathaus - New Town Hall Review

Neuhauserstrasse and Kaufingerstrasse form one continuous strip leading from Karlsplatz through the center of the Old Town. The streets have been turned into a gigantic pedestrian zone. Even in June, it's packed with locals and tourists alike. One can only imagine what it must be like during the real festivals. The vast square in front of the Neues Rathaus is the center of activities. While we were there, a stage was set up for an outdoor concert/talent show complete with opera and mainstream pop. Needless to say it was packed elbow to elbow (sometimes elbow to chest as Germans are very tall ;)

The superbly neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus looms over the square. On its facade is the famous Glockenspiel.

Unfortunately we didn't have much time so we confined our tour of Munich to this area. Like every other place we visited on this trip, we'll have to return another time..

St. Michael's church St. Michaelskirche Review

The splendid domed interior of St. Michael's Church on Neuhauserstrasse. Surprisingly, contrary to the hustle and bustle outside, the churches were virtually deserted. Good news for photographers :)

Address: Neuhauser Strasse 52, Munich

Directions: U & S-Bahn station "Karlsplatz"

Alter Peter II Peterskirche Review

Another look at Alter Peter including the gorgeous ceiling mural. The interior looks new, as it would since the church was rebuilt, but this doesn't detract from the experience. I wish I had visited the rococo-style Asamkirche as well. It was on my list, but we just ran out of time.

Frauenkirche Frauenkirche Review

The rather sparsely appointed interior of the 500-year-old Frauenkirche. It was designed to be a Gothic structure, though the Renaissance towers were added much later. Only the towers survived WWII, the rest of the church having been rebuilt afterwards. I much prefer the more ornate interior of the Alter Peter.

Neues Rathaus spire Neues Rathaus - New Town Hall Review

I love all things Gothic, so here's a closer look at the splendid spire of the Neues Rathaus.

Altes Rathaus Altes Rathaus - Old Town Hall Review

Prague may be the city of 100 spires, but Munich would also be worthy of such distinction. The pointy Old Town Hall is another structure that was destroyed completely, then rebuilt.