Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
In the center of München, Germany and not far away from river Isar you can find the cultural center Gastein. It is an event location, concert hall and home to the Münchner Philharmoniker. Within the building you can find the cosy self-service restaurant gast – which operates after a well-known concept. Continue reading “Genuine or replica?”
The Deutsches Museum in München, Germany (official name: Deutsches Museum von Meisterwerken der Naturwissenschaft und Technik) is a vast technology museum located on the museum island south-east of the city center. It has been opened in 1925 and attracts 1.5 million visitors a year. It is the biggest natural science and technology museum of the world and you can roam the 28.000 exhibits for hours and days.
The Bar Centrale is a wonderful Italian bar in München, Germany. It is located close to the city center near to the Hofbräuhaus. From the outside you wouldn’t expect what’s inside: a traditional bar and coffee bar in the front and a small room to sit down and enjoy some pasta in the back. The staff is all-Italian, the coffee is classy and it is a good hint to stop by for an Aperol Sprizz.
The Allianz-Arena is the most important soccer stadium in Munich, Germany. In fact it is a gigantic temple for soccer and home to the two major clubs in München; the TSV 1860 München and the FC Bayern München. 75.000 supporters can find a place here and watch matches with an absolutely gorgeous view.
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The Englischer Garten is a 375 hectares large park in München, Germany – it is one of the largest parks in the world. It’s name refers to the English landscape gardens the park was built after. It is open and used by locals and tourists to relax, have a picnic or to play games. Continue reading “Englischer Garten”
The Viktualienmarkt is a continuous market in the city center of München, Germany. It is open except on Sundays and holidays. It exists since 1807 and the houses are arranged around a beergarden and the central Maibaum (during that season). Continue reading “Central market place”
The Neues Rathaus at the Marienplatz in München, Germany is a gorgeous building and seat of the major and the city council. It was built from 1867 on in neo-gothic style. In 1944 it was only slightly damaged. Continue reading “Fantastic town hall”
The Dom zu Unserer Lieben Frau in München, Germany – also called Frauenkirche – is one of the town’s landmarks. The building goes back to 1428 and the two towers are nearly 100 meters high. As no higher buildings are are allowed in the city center you can see them from near and far. Continue reading “The Frauenkirche”
The Chinesischer Turm is a Chinese style pagoda within the Englischer Garten in München, Germany. It is 25 meters high and was built from 1789 on for the opening of the garden. By that time the Chinese style was very famous in Europe. Continue reading “Chinese pagoda”
The airport of München, Germany is named after the former president of Bavaria, Franz Josef Strauß. Nevertheless it is one of Germany’s most important air hubs with around 42 million passengers each year. It was opened in 1992 and has two runways. Continue reading “Flughafen München “Franz Josef Strauß” (MUC)”