Munich / 14 photo spots
14 Instagram spots in Munich worth the dirndl-free day
Palace parks, beer-garden shade and squares that survive every era: Munich is grand without trying. These 14 spots are the walk.
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Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
English Garden
One of the largest city parks in the world, with the Chinese Tower and the Monopteros views. The hill temple overlooks park and city.
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Bavarian State Chancellery
The government seat with its stone staircase and dome. The exterior lines are the shot.
Open in Google MapsNymphenburg Palace
A palace with 180 hectares of listed park. Statues, lakes and canals line the walking loop.
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Courtyard garden
A 17th-century court garden with a central pavilion. A calm, symmetrical frame near the center.
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Munich residence
The largest city palace in Germany, seat of rulers from 1508 to 1918. Themed tours open the decorated rooms.
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Feldherrnhalle
A monumental loggia on the old-town edge. The lions and arches center easily.
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Peace angel
A golden angel column from 1896 in the riverside park. Fountain, stairs and gilding in one frame.
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Bavarian State Opera
One of the leading opera houses, with roots in the 17th century. The annual festival fills the square.
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Brandhorst
A museum of modern art in striped ceramic. The facade is as photographed as the collection.
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Andaz Munich
A design hotel with a view bar and bold interiors. The bar outlook is the photo.
Open in Google MapsGlockenbach quarter
Bars, cafes and second-hand stores in the going-out quarter. Evenings suit it.
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King square
A classicist square of museums in Maxvorstadt. Stark symmetry, best in low sun.
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Mary's square
The central square with the New Town Hall, the fish fountain and Old Peter. The glockenspiel draws the crowds.
Open in Google MapsPinakothek of Modern Art
Four museums of art, graphics, architecture and design under one roof. The rotunda is the interior shot.
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