Munich Action & adventure, Historical + People pictures

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Discover the charms of one of the world’s largest urban parks, which offers lake boating, horse riding and even some surfing around a picturesque, manicured landscape.  

Whether savouring a gourmet brew in a shady beer garden, browsing cutting-edge art and architecture or relaxing in picturesque parklands, visitors will delight in the Bavarian capital.

Visit this 15th-century cathedral and admire its soaring red brick exterior, enormous inner chambers and an unbeatable view of Munich from its tower. 

Decadent halls with painted ceilings, pavilion-dotted grounds and extravagant state coaches are just a few of the features of this historic palace.

Decadent halls with painted ceilings, pavilion-dotted grounds and extravagant state coaches are just a few of the features of this historic palace.

Whether savouring a gourmet brew in a shady beer garden, browsing cutting-edge art and architecture or relaxing in picturesque parklands, visitors will delight in the Bavarian capital.

Whether savouring a gourmet brew in a shady beer garden, browsing cutting-edge art and architecture or relaxing in picturesque parklands, visitors will delight in the Bavarian capital.

Decadent halls with painted ceilings, pavilion-dotted grounds and extravagant state coaches are just a few of the features of this historic palace.

Visit this 15th-century cathedral and admire its soaring red brick exterior, enormous inner chambers and an unbeatable view of Munich from its tower. 

The northerly border of Munich’s old town is marked by this large city square, framed by Italianesque buildings and a Renaissance court garden.

Enjoy the rare spectacle of surfing in a landlocked city on this permanent wave and its calmer sibling in the heart of Munich.

Admire the ceiling frescoes and beautiful architecture of this historic Catholic church, one of the oldest churches in the city of Munich. 

The northerly border of Munich’s old town is marked by this large city square, framed by Italianesque buildings and a Renaissance court garden.

The northerly border of Munich’s old town is marked by this large city square, framed by Italianesque buildings and a Renaissance court garden.

Stroll around this pedestrianized square at the gateway to Munich’s old town and check out Gothic architecture and a lively shopping district.

Delight in the energetic atmosphere of Munich’s central square, where Christmas stalls, gothic-style buildings and the city’s famous carillon each add to its old-town charms.  

A lofty tower and an eerie bejeweled skeleton are just two of the highlights of this ornate gothic structure, Munich’s oldest parish church. 

Experience the dazzlingly intricate combination of Baroque and Rococo styles in this tiny church, which preserves the memory of the two brothers who built it. 

What was once a court garden for the upper-class family living in the Residenz is now a relaxing space for students, families and those who want to escape the urban rush.