Today, the Hofbrauhaus still brings people together with community seating, traditional barmaids, delicious German food, 1-liter glasses of golden Bavarian beer, smooth wine, and even live brass band oompah music. One of the wealthiest traders to live near the Cattle Market Square was the salt merchant Johann Baptista Ruffini who Interior Sendlinger Tower from the City in 1708 and built his house right night to it. With the people in chaos, a city guardsman hit the dragon with a direct cannon shot, killing it, and ending the plague. The fountain depicts a naked boy shielding his face as Satyr (a drunk Greek woodland God) spits water at him. Notice the small square fountain in front of the Old Town Hall? The German Finanzamt is after them and they have court cases lined up for all kinds of illegal activity. After the move,Alter Hof was used to house government departments, a horse stable, and the royal mint while Neuveste was slowly expanded into todays Munich Residenz Palace. Most of the restaurants stay open year round and have indoor seating in the Winter. Polka band, singing crowds, the whole shebang. The Viktualienmarkt (pronounced:vick-tool-lee-an market) started as a simple farmers market in the 1700s known as Green Market (Grnermarkt), but quickly grew to overtake Marienplatz asMunichs main market. (Address Hofbruallee 1, More Info). History buffs will want to visit the lower level of the church for the tomb of Rupert Mayer, a famous Jesuit priest who stood up to the Nazis occupation. *Tram 18 is the easiest way to get to the The Hofgarten was opened to the general public in 1780 as the 1st public park in Munich. My itinerary 15 days in Bavaria/Austria. Before moving on, make sure to investigate the Virgin Mary Column (Mariensule) in front of New Town Hall which tells an interesting story of Munichs history. The religious artwork inside Citizens Hall Church underwhelms many visitors, but it does have some wonderful pieces. During WW2 the interior of Saint Annas was badly damaged including the frescoes and stucco work. Rick Steves Audio Tours Take Rick Steves along as your personal guide! About Hofgarten:Originally laid out between1613-17 on the North side of the Residenz Palace, the Hofgarten was a private gardenfor members of the Wittelsbach Royal Court. Hi, I am booked on a tour in September and find myself with an extra Saturday day in Munich. The beloved Anna was the Princess of Saxony and Poland before her marriage toMaximilian III also made her Electress of Bavaria. Because locals thought of Karl as an unfair ruler, they started calling the square by its nickname Stachus Square instead, after the Beim Stachus Pub that once stood near the New House Gate. The building was rebuilt in the 1600s and the best shop is the Max Krug Gift Shop (website) which is famous for its beer steins, cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers and Christmas ornaments. Pinakothek der Moderne Munich's modern art museum with works by Picasso, Dal, Mir, Magritte, and Ernst. The New Town Halls interior is also really cool. 35. 360 Degree Panoramas: (Day Time | At Night). Parts of the Old City Wall were removed to make way for a larger cattle market surrounded by new homes for some of the wealthiest tradesmen in Munich, but the Interior Sendlinger Tower was left standing. w Tour BeginsCampo de' Fiori e Palazzo Farnese r Corso Viorio Emanuele II t Pasquino Statue . During the Summer you can even ascent the massive 325-foot tall towers with a climb of about 90 steps plus an easy elevator ride to get some great views of the city. This self-guided tour covers some of the most historic and notable sites in Munich. Known asKaufingertor Passage (website),one of the more modern elements is the covered alleyway that branches off of New house Street. The large building on the East side of the Hofgarten that looks like a greenhouse is actually Bayerische Staatskanzleiwhich is home to the office of Bavarias Governor and is still the states government seat. theYear=now.getYear() 33. Because of damage from the war, Saint Michaels Church doesnt have the same over-the-top stucco interior as many other churches in Munich have, but its size and historic value make it worth a quick stop. *Tram 19 takes you over the river and Prater Island directly to the Following this post-war expansion, there were a total of 8 main gateways into the City Wall and almost 60 watchtowers scattered throughout Old Town Munich. The most striking inscription is the one covering the 22000 dead, 11000 missing Munich soldiers and 6600 citizens from WWII. Hours: Open Monday-Saturday Noon-Midnight; Closed Sundays. If you want a glass or stein to bring home, they do have a great gift shop where you can buy them. Through the Middle Ages, the Market Fountain was used for drinking water, as a meeting point, and also by local fishmongers to store live fish to keep them fresh. In 1525, the twin towers were faced off with brick and the tops were covered in a large copper plated onion domes. In 1735, the old Gothic church made way for todaysLadies Pin Church (Damenstiftskirche). Once inside youll experience great shopping mixed in with historic beers halls, amazing museums, and even a royal palace. There was once a streampowering the mill running right down the middle Sparkassenstrae Street (covered since the early 1990s) which also served as the original moat for Munich. The cityof Munich was officially founded in 1158 when the Monks are given permission by Henry the Lion to hold a market. The new church was so big that it even covered the graveyard of the previous church and today you can headstones that were incorporated right into the outside walls of Frauenkirche. First built as a single tower gate called New House Tower (Neuhauser turm) in 1302, this was one of 4 main gates making up Munichs new outer boundary. 360 Degree Panoramas: (During the Day | At Night). The beautiful column is capped with a golden statue of the Virgin Mary which was originally crafted in 1590for the nearby Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) which we will visit later on this free Munich walking tour. While there isnt a ton to see inside Maximilianeum, the atmosphere at neighboring Wienerplatz and its beer garden HofbrauKeller make it worth the trip. When the neighboring Holy Ghost Hospital was demolished in 1885 it gave the proper room for the Viktualienmarkt to expand with proper space. Just two years earlier, Henry built a new toll bridge nearby over the Isar River to reroute the Salt Road from the mines in Bad Reichenhall and Hallein (near Salzburg) through Munich on its way toAugsburg which helped the marketplacesurge. The two statues flanking both endswere in honorof revered Bavarian military heroes, Johann Tilly and Karl Von Wrede. Unfortunately, guided tours are often expensive and require that you stick with the group and your guide, with little to no time to do. Marienplatz Munich's main square, at the heart of a lively pedestrian zone, watched over by New Town Hall (and its glockenspiel show). The Hofgarten has turned into an ideal place to get a quick break from the bustling city. About The Museums:Sitting inside a former 15thCentury city arsenal, the Munich City Museum (Mnchner Stadtmuseum) is one of only a few museums worth a stop in Munich. Entrance Cost: 7 each for the Museum & Treasury or 11 for both together, Theater is 3.5, All 3 for 13. In the Winter months, the fountain even becomes an ice skating rink. Note thatwe will be ending this free Munich walking tour at the most famous brewery in town, the Hofbrauhaus. BigBoyTravel.com and use of our website content without permission is strictly forbidden. Part of the re-build incorporated three boy musician statues under the gates arch which came from theMarket Fountain (now the Fish Fountain) inMunichs main square which was also damaged in the war. As a growing trading power, Old Town Munich tripled in size by the 1300s and was surrounded by a larger wall with a wide moat to protect the booming city. It took place every year from the mid-1600s until the controversial Elector Karl Theodor ended it in 1793, but was revived in 1849 by Maximilian II. The view will also help you get a lay of the land for the sights on this free Munich walking tour map. theYear=theYear+1900 Photos: (Entrance Doors). Viktualienmarkt Munich's "small-town" open-air market, perfect for a quick snack or meal. Before becoming a restaurant in 1988, the Pfistermhle was part of the Royal bakers mill (Hofpfisterei) for theBavarian dukes going back to the Middle Ages. You will need to find a seat to get served at the Hofbrauhaus, but the community seating and friendly atmosphere make it easy to join other groups and make new friends. This map is excerpted from the guidebook Rick Steves' Rome by Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw. His revolution stalled and by the next morning, he decided to march with 3,000 of his men in the direction of Berlin. As the city wall was expanded in the 1300-1400s, the merchant familyKaufinger moved into theUpper Gate (Hohentor) which then became known asKaufingerTower(Kaufingertor). As the Alter Hof grew, it was laid out with 5 wings around a central courtyard which housed farm-like gardens and Royal craftsmen. Get the entire package audio tours, maps, scripts, updates, and more in the Rick Steves Audio Europe App. Tower Elevator Hours: May-October Daily 10am-7pm; November-April Monday-Friday only 10am-5pm. Photos: (Ruffini Tower in the 1600s | Rose & Lion Towers in the 1600s). The most famous meeting in the Festival Hall was in 1920 where a speech Hitler gave which got him kicked out of the Bavarian army after unveiling his 25 Thesis. This was the perfect location for a retreat as it provided access to the countryside without going through town and was right next to the very strong Silver Tower (Silberturm). You wont find a better party in the World than you do in Oktoberfests mega tents which hold 4,000-10,000 people each. It is in the 900 seatFestival Room that Hitler had some of his private meetings during the Nazi rise and occupation of Munich which were held at numerous beer halls. Salzburg Share Salzburg Thanks to its charmingly preserved old town, splendid gardens, Baroque churches, and one of Europe's largest intact medieval fortresses, Salzburg feels made for tourism. Saint Michaels Church is so grand in size that it actually served as the head of the Catholic Churchs Counter-Reformation efforts in the 1500s. It burned down in 1932 but was rebuilt in 2005 to hold an indoor market, shops, and restaurants. Folk Buffet: On a lot of nights they have an all-you-can-eat Folk buffet upstairs for 20 from 630-10pm. These relics make it easy to miss the elements of St Peter, whom the church is named for, above the altar and on the ceiling. The result was almost perfect and the facade of the Ruffinihaus is one of our favorite buildings in Munich. 360 Degree Panorama: Click Here. This new wooden church latest until 1327 when it burned down and was replaced with a larger Gothic style church complete with 2 large bell towers. Other highlights include the royals buried here like the huge bronze tomb of Ludwig IV, who ruled during the early 1300s during the height of the salt trade, and was elected Holy Roman Emperor. This work is the only part of the Churchs original facade that survived the heavy Allied bombings during WW2. One blockfurther up the main pedestrian lanefrom the Passage is the famous Hirmer Department Store (website) which is one of the most beautiful buildings in Munich. The spacious, white-washed interior is one of our favorites in Europe and quite unique. About Marienplatz:Marys Square (Marienplatz) has always been the center of Munich back to when the area was first settled by Benedictine Monks in the 700s. The first version of the Fish Fountain had a simple column which was later topped with a citizen/tradesmen statue. Photos: (Exterior| Interior Ceiling | Interior Wall | Asam House). The familys royal dynasty (1180-1918) over Bavaria would go on to last more than 700 years. The upper gable is a beautiful golden mosaic with goddesses surrounding a bucking Pegasus. Pinakothek Art Museum is made up of a building for modern art and another for the classics. The sights on this free Munich walking tour will help you experience true Bavarian charm as you fall in love with Munich. These unbelievable marble rooms were almost never used which is strange for how cool they are. Its only fitting to see this odd collection as Munich is said to have more relics than any other city outside of Rome. About Asamhof Passage: Walking South of Saint Annas Church youll pass an amazing tree sculpture and then come to pedestrian corridorknown as the Asamhof Passage. Since Munich was established as a market town in 1158 the lane wasimportant as the Salt Road trade route passed rightthrough the city from Salzburg in the East to Germany in the West. Old Town Munich quickly became known around Europe for its museums, its beauty, and of course its festive beer halls. In Medieval times during May Day, the top of the Maypole would have market items hanging from the halo wreath on the top. Saint John of Nepomuk was a Christian priest who was tossed off the St Charles Bridge in Prague to die when he refused to tell the King secrets he had promised to keep private. Today the mighty brick gate is beautifully covered in vines and leads visitors into a series trendy shops. Great for kids and families. Museum Cost: Adults 4, Kids 1. Hitler himself fired shots into the ceiling, took hostages and declared that a revolution was at hand to overthrow the government. Its imperial palaces, jewels, and grand boulevards constantly remind visitors that Munich has long been a political and cultural powerhouse. Church Website: (HERE). Built in 1615 to honor Diana, the Greek Goddess of Hunting, the green-domed pavilion is a little plain, but a great place to people watch. Exhibit Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Bell Tower Hours: April-October Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Closed November-March. One of the coolest exhibits at the City Museum is one that traces the past 200 years of Oktoberfest. Your experience starts with a breath-taking artistic facade complete with the figure of St. John of Nepomuk looking down from above 20-foot-tall large wooden doors. As the new home for the rulers of Bavaria, expansions to Neuveste were quick to follow. This lively square has been the primary Western entrance into Munichs Old Town since the original Inner City Wall (Innere Stadtmauer, built 1156-75) was expanded into the Outer City Wall (uere Stadtmauer, built 1285-1347) to fit a rapidly growing city. 360 Degree Panorama: Click Here. Reservations: Reservations are suggested and can be made on their website. Guided Tours: May-September on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursday at 2pm. Between 1253-55, as Bavaria split into Upper & Lower states, Duke Ludwig II re-built and expanded Alter Hof turning it into the familys formal Royal Court. Make your trip to the Beer & Oktoberfest Museum special is grabbing a bite to eat at in the basement Museumsstueberl Cellar Restaurant(website). 04/28/23 09:12 PM 1581 posts In July 2018, we stopped by the Hofbrauhaus in the afternoon. Today a path of bronze bricksin the pavement has been bronzed to mark the routethe dodgers would take to avoid the Nazi memorial. If it is badweather consider stopping at the nearby Schrannenhalle(website)covered shopping hall. 2/26/2018 2:57:55 PM Title: AT-Rom-Hrt-of_Rome_Walk-Map.indd . Some say Crusaders, inspired by the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, brought home the idea. Maybe the most important gate on the newly expanded wall was the mighty Isartor River Gate. The spired watchtower, which is called the Valley Fort Tower (Talburgtor), was built in 1175 as one of the five original city gates on the very 1st protective wall surrounding Old Town Munich. It built in 1964 in honor of the old cattle market and is completed by numerous cattle figures. This new design paid homage to theMetzgersprung (Butchers Leap) which was held here every year on Rose Monday (two days before Ash Wednesday). Even more clocks were added to this new steeple with 2 on each for a total of 8 to ensure you could see the time no matter where you were. While the ticket office for the Residenz is on the Southeast corner of the complex, remember the corridor by the lions as it leads to the Palaces Cuvillis Theater. Museum Cost: 4. About TheEnglish Garden: Sitting as one of the worlds largest urban parks, the English Garden is the biggest in Europe and is even larger than New Yorks Central Park. Today the Hall and square in front of it often hold concerts and art installations. Looking at the guidebook I see there are Munich Walking Tours available at a reasonable price. The most beautiful space in the entire Palace maybe the Residence Theater (Cuvillis-Theater), constructed by Elector Maximilian Joseph III (1745-77) in 1753. His composing talents made him theKapellmeister of Munich by age 22, long before Straussopera Salome was released in 1905. At the start of the tradition, the joyous Butchers Leap also helped people to get back out on the streets and stop being afraid of the water following the Plague of 1634-35. Luckily just before the bombings most of the Theaters impressive interior was removed and stored for safekeeping until after the war. After a failed citizens uprising, the royal family built a small moated retreat called Neuveste Castle (now the Munich Residenz) for protection just North of Alter Hof in 1385. Market Hours: Monday-Saturday Early morning until dusk; Schrannenhalle is open the same days 10am-10pm. The brothers became world renown church builders for their over-the-top stucco interiors. Our favorite place to eat in the passage is Caf Bricelta (website). When King Ludwig II took over in 1864 he showed his flair for the dramatic by adding a huge greenhouse Winter Garden on the roof of the Northside of the Residenz. Today the Churchs main attraction is the Royal Crypt which holds 40 decorative tombs mainly of the Wittelsbach family who ruled Bavaria from 1180 through 1918 AD. While the 600-year-old Gevierten neighborhood behind New Town Hall (now Marienhof Park) was leveled in WW2, luckily the complex was largely spared of damage. This one, decorated in an Oktoberfest theme, is one of 30 Maypoles scattered around town. Duke Wilhelm V went on to become well-known for his religious witch hunts, but is most famous for founding the Royal Beer House (Hofbrauhaus) in 1589 which we will visit later on this free Munich walking tour. Wienerpatz is a cute square located just southeast of Maximilianeum which has a quaint old-world feel, complete with its own Maypole . To help you maximize your time in this wonderful city we have put together the perfect self-guided walking tour of Old Town for you. With most of Germany being Protestant and Bavaria being Catholic, Munich wanted to make a statement with the size of their new Gothic-style City Parish. Drinking Tips:The 1-liter beer steins are called a Mass, light beer is helles, dark beer is dunkel, and they also have a half beer/half lemon soda drink called Radler. The app's navigation functions guide you . Over the years a number the Ornate Rooms have housed many important guests such as Elizabeth II. Theater Website: (HERE). The lions, who were the symbol of the ruling Wittlesbachfamily stand guard while holding shield like coat of arms. In the late 1700s, Strausss paternal grandfatherJoseph Pschorr bought out other relatives and even opened a second brewery calledPschorr next to the home Strauss was born in. We go to Munich often, and this walking tour will make sure you hit up all the must-see attractions along with a couple of hidden gems. The boys still pour their buckets into the fountains base, one holds a fish in the air, and the whole thing istopped with a chubby fishto pay homage to the fishy roots. Today 600,000 people a day visit the 10 day long celebration with is a mix of state fair and beer halls. 32. Museum Website:(HERE). Louis victory over the Austrian Habsburgs helped earn him the title of Holy Roman Emperorand strengthen Munich as a powerhouse in the Salt Trade through the 1300s. 360 Degree Panorama: Click Here. The city of Munich was greatly expanded when asecond wall was built further out from 1285 to 1337 which increased the footprint by 700%. Also located adjacent to the Hofgarten is the Munich War Memorial. Hofbruhaus World-famous beer hall, worth a visit even if you're not chugging. The only way to access the New House Gate was over an impressive drawbridge that spanned the length of the current Karlsplatz Square until a stone bridge replaced it after the 30 Years War in the 1600s (See Photo). Opened in 1913, this vintage theater shows new release movies, however, the movie posters are still painted on just like the early days of film. After devastating WW2 bombings, Karlsplatz Square required a ton of renovations, but has since turned into one of Old Town Munichs focal points. With the wall section removed and the moat filled in, Karl gave the newly formed square and old New House Gate a facelift which both came to bear his name (Karlstor & Karlsplatz) after his death in 1799. Every night 9pm a mini-show called Bedtime for the Mnchner Kindl is performed on the sides of theGlockenspiel. As you walk the alley there are a number of cool statues which were added during rennovations toAsamho in the 1980s. This map is excerpted from the guidebook Rick Steves' Prague & the Czech Republic by Rick Steves and Jan (Honza) Vihan. Modeled after the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, this Italian gallery was meant to honor the commanders of the Bavarian Army. These full performances take place at 11am and Noon with an extra 5pm show in the Summer. There was at one point three separate fountains and well in the vast square, but this was the most important one. Starting in Trier, along Germany's scenic Mosel River, your Rick Steves guide will make this region's . Style: Do-It-Yourself Walking Tour (Self Guided) Also please dont try to steal the beer steins. Primarily geared toward pedestrians, the neighborhood truly is where old meets new and is a perfect setting for a free walking tour. Because Germany accepted religious exiles from the former Soviet Union, today's Jewish population in Munich has finally reached pre-Nazi levels 10,000. This footprint is very important to see to help you feel more connect to the city as you follow our free Munich walking tour map. Photo: (Fountain With Tourists). Self-guided walking tours in Munich, Germany. Hours:Daily 9am-5pm, often until 6pm in the Summer. After the revolution of 1918, the Wittlesbachs ended their 738-year rule and the Residenz immediately became a public museum. Sitting in the courtyard in front of Frauenkirche is a peaceful square calls Frauenplatz. BMW-Welt and Museum The carmaker's futuristic museum and floating-cloud showroom highlighting BMW past, present, and future in unforgettable architecture. Visiting Hours: Both run Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm. The wall was a masterpiece, complete with a moat and eightgates, up from the original four. A citywide expansion of Munichs original wall from 1285 to 1347 pushed this section outward 4 blocks and included the building of the New Sendlinger Tower Gate. While these cellars are all that remain from the castle, an outline of its original footprint shape has been created on the pavement in the Northern courtyard. Small Group Tour. A carnival-like parade of royal court members lead the jousters to battle and on the second rotation,the red rider (French) is flung from his horse by a strike from the triumphant blue rider (Bavarian). Glockenspiel Show Times: Full 15-minute show at 11am and Noon, plus 5pm in Summer (March-October); 5-minute long night show daily at 9pm. We will see the Asam Brothers home and elaborateshow house church later on this free Munich walking tour. City Museum Website: (HERE). Our favorite elements of the exterior are the Rococo tops on the bell towers and the 2 statues to sides of the main window. While the interior has been masterfully restored you can tell the newer work based on its color. Bombings in WW2 leveled the Fish Fountain, but luckily some of the original statues from the 1860s were recovered. Strauss was born in Munich in 1864 and is one of the citys few iconic musicians from hisera whichwas dominated by cities like Salzburg, Berlin, and Vienna. If you are confused by the church having two names it is because Ladies Pin is often referred to by its nickname Saint Annas Church after Princess Maria Anna ofSaxony (1728-1797) who served as the abbess after her husband died in 1777. Until 1871, it was the capital of an independent Bavaria. Is Munichs oldest public museum; the only museum in the world that is solely dedicated to ancient sculpture. The highlights include World-Class river surfing, nude sunbathers, the Chinese Tower Beer Garden, and the Monopteros hilltop acropolis. Although the builders switched from stone to brick to save money, the new Church quickly ran out of money before the Pope stepped in and saved the project. We were a little confused by this on our first visit, but even if you dont speak German it is easy to just point to what you want. 34. St. Peter's Church Munich's oldest church, packed with relics. (On a bike, I'd rate this .). preferred. Frauenkirche Huge, distinctive twin-domed church looming over the city center. As the 1st Italian inspired Baroque churches in Bavaria, you can easily see how this beautiful style became popular throughout Europe. Like most produce stands in Munich, it is normal for the workers to grab the fruits and vegetables you like for you instead of pulling them from the shelves yourselves. An Old Town building height restriction ensured the towers would be seen which was extended throughout the entire city in 2004 as skyscrapers started to pop up. After the gate was torn down in 1817 it opened up the square and views of the golden-yellow Theatinerkirche. By Rick Steves. His son King Ludwig I (1825-1848) added a large Festival Hall Wing, the Kings Wing, and the unreal Court Church of All Saints. Neue Pinakothek The Alte's twin sister, with paintings from 1800 to 1920. Below the beautiful golden icon, four playful child-like warrior statues surround the sturdy base of the column on each of its corners. Immerse yourself in the city's art and history crown jewels, Baroque theater, Wittelsbach palaces, great paintings, and beautiful parks. After the Wittelsbachs took over Bavaria in 1180, the first permanent Saint Peters Church was built in a Romanesque style. The race was attended by 40,000 spectators and was the start of the modern Oktoberfest festival. Munich City Museum The city's history in five floors. Meeting place under the organ loft. This pass is 24 for one person or 40 for 2 adults plus your kids under 18 years old. Below the Theater are a series of Gothic cellars from the ballroom that once connected to Nueveste Castle until the last parts of the Castle burned down in 1750. Historians widely view the gallery as propaganda, but it worked as Albrecht VII persuaded the people he was related to Charlemagne and was elected Holy Roman Emperor. About Field Marshalls Hall:Built by Ludwig I in 1841, the large 4 column, open-air gallery capping the square is called the Field Marshalls Hall (Feldherrnhalle).
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