München Marvels: From Gothic Grandeur to Modern Masterpieces

A Marian column, topped by a golden statue of the Virgin Mary, stands on the Marienplatz in Munich, celebrating the end of Swedish occupation during the Thirty Years' War. Four putti at its corners are depicted battling various beasts, symbolizing the city's resilience.

A neo-Gothic town hall serving as the home of the Mayor and city council, housing the council's legal library and accommodating small parts of the city administration.

A Catholic cathedral featuring a unique bell combination, with ten bells from the 14th to 21st centuries, including one of the largest bells in Bavaria, cast in 1490.

A museum showcasing the history of hunting and fishing in Germany and territories currently part of it, featuring exhibits of stuffed animals, fishing tackle, and hunting weapons over several centuries.

A Renaissance church in Munich, southern Germany, the largest north of the Alps, built as a spiritual center for the Counter Reformation from 1583 to 1597.

A museum dedicated to urban and contemporary art, showcasing over 2,000 square meters of works from renowned artists, including Shepard Fairey, Zeus, and Banksy, making a bridge between the international art scene and the public.

A Baroque church in Munich, built privately by the Asam brothers as a chapel for the greater glory of God and the salvation of its builders.

A minor basilica in the inner city of Munich, St. Peter's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church with a 91-metre tower, commonly known as "Alter Peter," that is emblematic of the city.

A historic building dating back to 1310, the Old Town Hall in Munich features a mix of architectural styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and neo-Gothic, with its Grand Hall hosting notable events, including Goebbels' speech in 1938.

A Gothic hall church and hospital church in Munich, southern Germany, featuring Rococo frescoes and stucco ornament by the Asam brothers, and a tower with a lantern dome of characteristic Munich type. It was remodelled in the 18th and 20th centuries after suffering damage and destruction.

A museum showcasing the history of beer and Munich's Oktoberfest, opened in 2005 in an old town house from 1327. The building features a historic staircase with 43 steps on four floors.

A medieval gate tower, Isartor is one of Munich's four main gates of the city wall, serving as a fortification for defense and the most easterly of the city's remaining Gothic town gates.

A historic office building at Maximilianstraße 2, loggia, formerly a Rococo palace built for Ignaz Felix Graf von Törring-Jettenbach between 1747 and 1754. The building has undergone significant changes, including a neoclassical northern wing added by Leo von Klenze in 1825.

A historic opera house, the National Theatre Munich is the home of the Bavarian State Opera, Bavarian State Orchestra, and the Bavarian State Ballet. It has a rich history, with its current third theatre building opening in 1963 to recreate Karl von Fischer's original neo-classical design.

A heritage playhouse built from 1950 to 1951 and renovated in 1981, housing the Bavarian State Theatre (Staatsschauspiel), one of the most important German-language theatres in the world.

A royal palace, the Munich Residence is a majestic complex featuring a range of architectural styles, from Renaissance to Baroque and Rococo, showcasing the grandeur of the House of Wittelsbach.

A late-Baroque mansion in Munich, built between 1723 and 1728, features Rococo style architecture and decorated stucco exterior walls. The mansion originally served as the residence of the Counts of Preysing and was restored after World War II, now housing shops and offices.

A monumental loggia on the Odeonsplatz, originally built to honour the tradition of the Bavarian Army, featuring statues of two military leaders and a sculptural group representing the victory over the French and the unification of Germany.

A Catholic church in Italian high-Baroque style, built from 1663 to 1690, founded by Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife Henriette Adelaide of Savoy.

A cultural heritage ensemble, Odeonsplatz is a square in central Munich that hosts parades, public events, and demonstrations, named for the former concert hall, Odeon, on its northwestern side.