Munich It is one of the most interesting German cities, being also the third with the most population in the whole country. There you will find a large number and variety of tourist attractions for all tastes and budgets, many of them free and others at a cost. Its architecture is also spectacular, with a mix of styles in the different neighborhoods that is very interesting.
Today I would like to write about the main attractions of the city, five sights that you must include in your route to get to know the best of the city. Take note:
Marienplatz
It is in the center and is the most lively and famous square in the city thanks to everything that surrounds it. There is the old city hall and dates from the fifteenth century. At the top of the plaza there is a golden statue Precious Virgin Mary that was built in 1638 to celebrate the end of the Swedish occupation of the city during the Thirty Years' War. This square acquires great importance in Christmas and New Year since thousands of inhabitants and tourists celebrate those parties there and there is a flea market.
BMW museum
Whether you are passionate about cars or not, you have to visit this museum as it is spectacular. It's one of the car museums the largest in the country and there you will discover the entire history of the BMW thanks to a wide variety of vehicles such as rally cars, futuristic prototypes, motorcycles used by the police and much more. The entrance costs only 2 euros and there are almost all the models that the German firm has designed throughout its history.
Oktoberfest
It is not a place but a celebration, and going should be mandatory if you visit the city in October. Is a cultural festival dedicated to beer in which almost everyone is dressed in typical Bavarian clothes while drinking a beer and enjoying traditional music.
Olympiapark
Is a Olympic park It was built to host the 1972 Olympics and is in the area of the city known as Oberwiesenfeld. Today it is the venue for different social, cultural or religious events. It is a must see the Olympic tower, which has a height of almost 300 meters and whose summit you can go up by elevator. It has a viewpoint in which there is a restaurant, so you can eat enjoying a spectacular panoramic view.
Allianz Arena
A very special place, especially for soccer lovers. It is the stadium where Bayern Munich and the lesser-known TSV Munich play. It opened in 2005 and was built to be one of the venues for the soccer world cup held in Germany in 2006. Its Design and architecture It is truly spectacular, thanks to it being among the 10 best soccer stadiums in the world.
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