This was one of the first great squares of Munich I saw in 2017 after arrival late to the city one…read morenight and we decided to walk around. It is beautiful during the day but it is very pretty also at night as the area is well-lit and the statues and buildings look quite a bit different. It's always clean and well-kept and is open and a nice area to sit and enjoy the day or people-watch. We entered this time from the English Garden and walked through the gardens of the Munich Residence as well before coming through here on our way to Marienplatz and beyond. So it was a walking day for us but it's easy to see all of those things as you walk the city if you have time. A historic plaza to be sure and one you shouldn't miss if you are here.

Odeonsplatz is one of the prominent historical sites in Munich, framed by iconic buildings like the…read moreTheatinerkirche and the Feldherrnhalle military monument. The square's central location makes it a hub for cultural & political events, including historic parades and protests. Odeonsplatz a gateway to Munich's elegant shopping streets like Maximilianstrasse and the manicured Hofgarten.

As far as Platzes go, Effnerplatz was a problem. It was, and remains, a tram terminus. But with…read morethe long-awaited new extension of tram line 16 to toney St. Emmeram, the good burghers of Munich felt the need to tart up this bleak, traffic-tortured roundabout. And tart it, they did. Iowan sculptress Rita McBride, then resident in Munich, won the design competition for a public sculpture with a six-story, two tonne abstract homage to Mae West's voluptuous figure. Engineering the grande dame's curves demanded high-tech, light weight composites, since she stands over a freeway tunnel. (http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/mae-west-pipe-dream-in-munich). Builders craned her bustiere in to place in the spring of 2011. (http://vimeo.com/32972116) Reactions from Miss West's public are mixed. Most seem to find her a tad under-dressed. Mayor Christian Ude thinks she looks like something form the hardware store. Others wonder if, indeed, she is finished. Since the artwork was designed to be minimalist, perhaps we citizens should decorate her for Christmas, Or at least use her frame to house a reactor core. So, if you happen to be taking tram 16 to St. Emmeram, why don't you check in from beneath her petticoat?

This small Chapel sits above the spot where King Ludwig II of Bavaria was found dead in the…read moreshallows (alongside his doctor, who was also dead) of Lake Starnberg in 1886, after an evening walk from his nearby residence at Berg Castle. The cause of his death is still a mystery and will probably remain so; but the actual spot where he was found is marked with a cross (in the water) and the Chapel was erected 1896-1900 to accommodate remembrance services for this fascinating and eccentric monarch. The Chapel is not open to the public but you can easily see into the interior through a grille. The Chapel itself is built in a Byzantine-Romanesque style, with a high pointed roof over the central cupola, and a wonderful Romanesque portico around the main doorway. The interior is decorated with marble and mosaics. The Chapel can be reached by well marked footpaths through pleasant woodland from the villages of Berg and Leoni. From either end it's a walk of around a mile. Both villages are served by the regular ships from Starnberg, Possenhofen and Tutzing. Berg Castle is now in private ownership and not open to the public.

I stumbled across this must visit spot when I arrived to check out the BMW Museum and Welt. It is…read morethe tallest building in Munich and offers unrivaled views. This is a must see while in town. There is a restaurant, but I think you have to book ahead of time. The cafe there is ok, but the service is slow as there is one guy and he puts effort into the drinks he makes. Lastly this visit allows me to stumble onto a music festival that I will now be attending. A must see.

Well worth the €9 to get 185 meters above the ground by elevator on this crisp and clear day…read more Definitely keep an eye on the weather before you make the trek as it's only worth it if it's a clear day. And today? Clear as clear can be. Despite Oktoberfest being well underway, on this Saturday afternoon there was no waiting to pay the entrance fee and only a minute or so to wait for the next elevator to whisk me to the enclosed observation deck. So far, all of this is completely accessible. The enclosed observation deck is a full 360 degrees view and you can walk all the way around. Etched on the glass are pointers that tell you what that structure is off in the distance. That was helpful. There is also the Rock Museum (which is not about stones but is actually about music). It was not crowded at all. At this point, the handicap accessible ends. There is a stair case up to an open area (bars to prevent people from going over) and then *another* set of stairs for a completely unobstructed view of the skyline with no bars. It was windy as heck and I was a little worried that it would take my phone out of my hands. The view? Amazing. All the way to the horizon. Simply beautiful! [Round number review 12000 overall, 1783 of 2019.] I try to get my round number reviews to land on something awesome. My 11,000th was the CN Tower in Toronto. 10,000 was the SkyWalk Observatory in Boston's Prudential Tower. So it's cool that my 12,000th landed here in München!

Absolutely gorgeous. This building is old and full of charm, having been originally built in 1310…read more(yes, ~800 years ago). It was partially destroyed during WWII but has been faithfully restored to its former glory. It is a building designed in the Gothic style. Just as with the new town hall, you can go up the stairs to the top. I believe the price is €1,60. The inside on the ground floor is absolutely gorgeous too, looking exactly how many expect German buildings to look.

This spacious garden is beautifully maintained with multiple walking paths, a pergola where…read moremusicians were playing classical music and exterior views of courthouse buildings.

Hofgarten is a beautiful park very near the Englischer Garten. It consists mostly of lawnscapes…read morewith floral borders lining the pathways. It was raining the day we visited, so there weren't many people utilizing the space, but I can see how it would be a nice place to have a small picnic and escape the hustle and bustle of every day life. 33/2021

Great place to spend a day walking, cycling, picnicking, playing and so on. Would love to explore…read moreit a bit more.

I'm my reviews, you will always find coffee spots and beautiful architecture from all the countries…read moreI've visit. Karlstor in Munich was beautiful. Another old building we stumbled upon in our travels. They are old gates to the city from the 14th century. We were lucky to pass by a tour group walking the grounds and snagged that little bit of history before walking on. Beyond the city gates are some old buildings and churches we popped into before being asked for a ticket. It was a lovely little walk that could have easily been a day tour.