Most of the southern and southeastern part of Germany is occupied by the area called Bavaria (Baia) with its beautiful capital – Munich (Munich). The name of the city comes from the ancient German the words M? nche, which means monks, and this is their explanation.
Our impressions of the trip to this wonderful city we can read here – the old town of munich – a walk
The history of the city begins from the period when in the 8th century, on This place was settled by monks from nearby Tegernsee monastery. True, the documentary evidence of the formation of the city “Villa Munichen” is mentioned only in 1158, but, almost immediately, in 1175 he was assigned this official status.
Over the long history of its existence, the city has happened many events that left an indelible mark on its cultural and political sphere. As for politics, here it should be noted what exactly Munich originated and gained its momentum the National Socialist Party of Germany, which determined, on a certain stage, the whole course of world events.
Modern city munich
Munich Attractions
The modern development of the city is based on the postulate of the city’s love for each of its members, a vivid example of which is the holding of various entertainment and cultural events directions. For example, holding the Oktoberfest beer festival (Oktoberfest).
And, of course, these are museums — many museums. First, it is: – Art Gallery – “Old Pinakothek” (Alte Pinakothek) with works of masters from the Middle Ages to the middle of the 17th century. – Collection paintings of modern art collected in the art gallery – “New Pinakothek “(Neue Pinakothek); – Antiquarian works, in turn stored in the “Glyptothek” (Glyptothek). – Besides, not to mention the largest technical museum in Europe – German museum, toy museum and many other cultural institutions world scale.
When we thought about what to see in Munich for a couple of days, we chose for themselves the Olympic Tower and the BMW Museum. If you are interested modern technogenic culture, you should be interesting.
Rich city and architectural heritage. Here, first of all, It should be noted the Old Town itself, where its symbol is located – The unique structure of the 15th century in the style of the Gothic – the Holy Cathedral Virgin.
Fountain near the University of Munich
Marienplatz Square in Munich
Special attention deserve: – The Church of St. Peter (Ger. Peterskirche), built in the 12th century, in the Romanesque style, but recovery after the fire of the 14th century is already in the style of Gothic. – as if in the honor of perpetuating the counter-reformation process, during the Renaissance in Germany, by order of Wilhelm V, the Church of the Holy Michael; – A clear and vivid example of an architectural structure in Baroque style, built in Munich, is the church of sv. John’s Nepomuk – Azamkirche (Azamkirhe).
In general, if you try to describe the overall impression of city, it will be four words – the city of love, romance and grace!
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