Four Days in Munich
Hi there! My trip is over. So, I am calling you from my home in İstanbul. However, if it’s been a quiet fast introduction for you, let’s check this article ⬇️
If you just click for looking at what’s inside this article here is a little sum up for you: We have friends who live in Munich, and my partner and I have decided to visit them. Before going there I wanted to visit Germany’s biggest city, Berlin.
I shared some of my adventures in Berlin. However, after Berlin now I am here to share my Munich experiences.
Munich has the highest quality of life in Germany. Meanwhile, this is felt from the architecture of the city to the many experiences you will have in the city.
Munich is known as the cultural capital of the country.
First of all, I want to share some places I visited and my first expression about them. To be able to write I did my research and went places with this perspective. So, If you’re ready let’s start and see where I went!
1. Marienplatz
Marienplatz is the heart of Munich. As soon as you enter the square, you can feel that you are in the center of the city. As a matter of fact, this is the main square of the city since 1158.
Square St. It is home to many important monuments such as St. Mary’s Column. Marienplatz has witnessed a lot of medieval and modern German history.
A small square where you can always find something for yourself. It was enjoyable to have our sandwich and have lunch by watching the people on the benches in the square.
2. English Garden
English Garden, is one of the largest urban parks in the world. It is also located in the center of the city. So we could easily add it to our itinerary.
English Garden is located on an area of 5.5 kilometers along the Isar River. The park is known to be larger than Central Park in New York.
It was named English Garden because of its design reminiscent of parks in England. The park has playgrounds for cyclists, runners, and many more sports.
More than 5 million people visit the English garden each year. When I left, I realized that there was a reason why people visited there!
I felt that time was passing slowly in English Park and I was filled with peace. If you find a chance to go to Munich, you should definitely stop by.
3. Theatinerkirche
The building draws attention with its striking facade. It has the rich architecture with its twin towers and a huge dome with a height of 71 meters. It was completed in 1690. Countless statues of saints made of marble outside were the part that impressed me the most.
4. Munich Residenz
The Residenz, Munich’s former royal palace, is known as Germany’s largest city palace. The palace was the residence of Bavarian dukes and kings from 1508 to 1918. It has an architecture that starts with the Renaissance and extends from Early Baroque to Neoclassicism.
Much of the Residenz was destroyed during the Second World War. The Residenz was rebuilt in 1945, making it one of the largest museum complexes in Bavaria.
It amazed me with its palace architecture and room decorations. But even though the parts that were destroyed in the war were made in accordance with the original, it left me with a strange feeling.
Munich was perhaps the greenest city I’ve ever seen. With its rich history and nature, Munich has become a city that I enjoyed visiting and spending time with.
Of course, Munich is not such a small city. I have more to tell you. I’d say I saved the best for last. Like a concentration camp and a majestic castle.
So, that’s it from me for now. I hope you enjoyed my München guide. Thank you very much for accompanying me on my journey. Your comments are valuable to me. I would like to hear from you. If you liked my article and want to see more, don’t pass without applause, and follow me. See you around.
