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Excursion tour in Munich. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

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Any review of the architecture of Munich would be incomplete without mentioning Munich Frauenkirche, Blutenburg Castle, Maximilianeum, Glyptothek, New St. John Church and many others. The virtual flight over these monuments in HD (the video is on the left), the photo galleries of Munich, and the most interesting facts about every sight – we have carefully prepared lots of useful information for you. The overview architecture map of Munich at the bottom of the page will help you not to get lost in your sightseeing routes of Munich. So, let’s go!

Munich Frauenkirche, Munich

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» Frauenkirche is the highest cathedral in Munich, which became the symbol of the city.
» Frauenkirche is the cathedral of the Catholic archdiocese of Munich.
» Construction of the cathedral in the Gothic style has begun in 1468 and was completed only in 1525.
» At the time of completion the cathedral could accommodate up to 20,000 worshipers, while the population of Munich was only 13,000 people. In our time, the cathedral can accommodate about 4,000 people.
» The height of the cathedral is 99 meters. After referendum held in 2004, it was temporarily forbidden to construct buildings higher than Frauenkirche, i.e. above 100 meters, in Munich.
» South Tower of the cathedral is open to visitors. There you can climb the stairs and enjoy the unique view of Munich.

Blutenburg Castle, Munich

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» The Blutenburg Castle is the former hunting lodge in Munich.
» Now the castle houses the Munich International Youth Library.
» The original manor on the site of the Blutenburg Castle has been built in the 13th century, but later it was rebuilt by future Duke Albrecht III.
» The son of Albrecht, Sigismund III, made this castle his residence, where his command was diluted with peacocks and other birds. Sigismund expanded the castle, having completed a chapel in the Gothic style.
» Previously the Blutenburg Castle was connected with the Nymphenburg Palace by the alley providing clearly seen corridor. Since the middle of the 20th century it was overgrown with trees, so there is no direct line of sight, but it’s planned to restore it.

Maximilianeum, Munich

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» Maximilianeum is the historic building, where Maximilianeum Fund for gifted students from Bavaria is operating.
» Construction of the building began in 1857 on the order of the King of Bavaria Maximilian II, and ended only in 1874.
» Originally the building was constructed in neo-Gothic style, but later it was complemented with many elements in Renaissance style.
» Interior is adorned with murals by such renowned artists as Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Foltz and Kaulbach.
» Since 1949, the Bavarian Parliament meets in front of Maximilianeum.

Glyptothek, Munich

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» Glyptotek is the museum that houses a collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures.
»  The museum is designed in classical Greek-Italian style.
» Thirteen rooms of rectangular, square and round shapes surround a courtyard of Glyptothek; the central part of the building dominates above the halls.
» External walls of the building are decorated with sculptures in the niches. Sculptures depict mythical and historical heroes associated with arts.
» Collection of sculptures, mosaics and reliefs in Glyptothek covers the period from the Archaic (c. 650 BC) to late Roman (c. 400 BC).

New St. John Church, Munich

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Facts: » The New St. John Church is the Roman Catholic church in Munich Haidhausen.
» The church is designed by the architect Matthias Berger in Gothic Revival style.
» The West tower is 97 meters high that makes it the third highest church in Munich.
» In 1945, the church was severely damaged due to military attacks on Munich. After the war it was restored, and the church tower was equipped with a new steeple.
» The belfry of the church has 6 bells. The largest bell rings on Fridays at 3 pm to commemorate the death of Christ.

St. Luke Church, Munich

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Facts: » The St. Luke Church is the largest and the only well-preserved Protestant Church in Munich.
» The building was constructed in 1893-1896 by the architect Albert Schmidt and consecrated in honor of St. Luke, the Christian saint revered as the author of one of the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles.
» The St. Luke Church has numerous Romanesque features and has clear Rhine Gothic elements.
» East facade of the church has two towers, and the western part features the dome installed at 64 m.
» The temple there has the pipe organ of 1932.
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More to see in Munich
Residenz Palace is a prominent architectural landmark of the city. For many years the palace has been the main residence of the Dukes of Bavaria. The palace was built in 1385. Nowadays its luxurious rooms provide space to two museums - an archaeological and a historical one. The royal treasury also attracts tourists. Once you visit it, you can walk along the beautiful terrace of the palace. Nymphenburg palace, the building of which was completed in 1664, is another charming old building. The halls and corridors of the palace are decorated with beautiful paintings, some of which were applied immediately after the construction of the building. The palace is surrounded by a magnificent English park, which is a prominent tourist attraction itself. Hall of Fame (Siegestor) is one of the symbols of the city. The look of the building resembles the famous Arc de Triomphe. The landmark has one more name - the "Victory Gateway". The monument, which is dedicated to the brave Bavarian troops, has been built by order of Ludwig I. The suburban area of Munich is the location of Bavaria statue - the main symbol of the country. The opening of the monument took place in 1850. Since that time the grand Germanic character captured by the sculptor has become a major national symbol of this region. Munich is the location of the world's largest museum of natural history - German museum. Its halls store more than 17 000 priceless artifacts. The opening of the museum took place in 1903. During the … Read further

Tours through neighbours of Munich

Innsbruck
The church has unique religious objects preserved. There is a work by a German Renaissance painter – Madonna and Child. The icon is called Maria Hilf and is located in the centre of the altar. The carved frame is gilded. There’s a tomb of Maximilian III, an archduke from the Austrian dynasty (1620). There is an organ in the room. Its shining tubes stand out against a dark blue background. The organ is dressed in a wooden case. Columns ... Open »
Salzburg
The Hohensalzburg Castle is a medieval fortress located on a high mountain. It was built in 1077. Originally, the castle belonged to archbishop Gebhardt I. The foundation is all that remains of that building. The castle has been rebuilt and strengthened and finally become a mighty fortress. In 1500, the world’s first funicular was constructed. They delivered different goods to the fortress. Over the years of its existence, the ... Open »
Nurnberg
St. Lawrence’s Church stands on the foundation of ancient St. Lawrence’s Chapel. It dates back to 1235. In 1350, the construction of a full-fledged church began. It was during these years that an openwork stone rosette with a diameter of 10 metres was created on the facade between the two towers. Later, people started to call it St. Lawrence’s star. The towers of the temple often caused fires started by lightning that struck ... Open »
Stuttgart
The construction of the New Palace was initiated by Duke Charles Eugene of Württemberg who intended to turn Stuttgart into the French Versailles. It began to be built in 1746 by Italian architect Matteo Retti. Five years later, he was replaced by French architect Philippe de La Guêpière. It took a long time to erect the palace, and the construction was ceased several times. The building was completed in 1807 just by the arrival of Emperor Paul ... Open »
Zurich
The Swiss National Museum was built in 1898. Architect Gustav Gull combined architectural elements of different eras in his project, and the building turned into a fairytale castle with numerous turrets and courtyards. The museum has exhibits from ancient times to the present day in its collection. Some exhibits date from the 6th millennium BC. Visitors are told about how this unique country was formed, about the country’s most famous ... Open »
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