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Munich Attractions

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The scenic city of Munich in Germany is also popularly known as the “village of one million”. Munich has its own charm being an old city of Germany and also the capital of Bavaria. This 800 year old city attracts tourists because of its natural beauty, city life, old and rich heritage and last but not the least Oktoberfest.

Munich is a city that has to offers its tourists a number of festivals and celebrations that are unique and interesting. Oktoberfest is the main festival of Munich that attracts a number of tourists every year. This festival is in celebration of world’s finest beer. Every year in the month of September and October, Oktoberfest takes place for duration of two weeks. Another celebration in Munich that is equally enjoyable for the tourists is the pre-Lenten celebration. This festival occurs for days where costumed parties are held.

The tourists who have an inclination and passion for art and culture can enjoy concerts, ballets, operas at several theatre halls strewn across the city. One can also take a peek at the various galleries and museums in Munich. Some of the unusual and interesting museums that Munich boasts are as follows:

    Museum of Mankind
  • German Theatre Museum
  • The Residenz
  • Alte Ponakothek
  • Neue Pinakothek
  • Valentine Museum etc.

One should not miss the famous Lenbachhaus Gallery in Munich that exhibits expressionist paintings by famous painter Kandinsky Klee Macke Marc. Again other tourist attractions in Munich are Englischer Garten where one can relax and get a tan. Again in the midst of the garden one can spot a small scenic lake named Kleinhesseloher See, a café and Greek Temple named Monopterus. Overall Munich is a city full of merriment and mirth and is also a great tourist destination to relax.

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