Munich, the capital of the Bavarian state, the birthplace of traditional breweries, and the stage for the annual Oktoberfest, this great city has much more to offer.
For the visitor who includes Munich in his itinerary, there will certainly be plenty of activities, already quite popular, to be visited, not only in the city but also in nearby regions. However, more and more, travelers look for attractions that are out of the obvious, or else, when they are on their second or later visit, they want to know something new.
So we have separated five unusual attractions for travelers in Munich!
1. Munich Funf Höfe shopping gallery
The Fünf Höfe gallery is considered one of the most elegant in Munich, offering a total of 64 shops, bars, restaurants, including major brands such as Hugo Boss and Emporio Armani.
However, it is not only an attraction for those who wish to shop, the Funf Höfe complex has galleries, exhibitions, restaurants with different types of cuisine, as well as cafes in a very pleasant environment.
The architecture of the place is quite interesting, where the corridor that has a ceiling with long plant branches and lighting stands out, the scenery of pictures of many travelers.
2. Glockenspiel at Marienplatz
Munich’s Marienplatz is already an attraction in itself, with its large open space in front of perhaps the capital’s most iconic building, the City Hall (Neues Rathaus). In this same building, every day, at 11 am and 12 noon, there is a beautiful presentation at the carillon, which shows the sumptuous wedding of the Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V in 1568, with the knight duel, in addition to the traditional Dance of Cooperators.
In summer, at an additional time, the carillon also plays at 5 pm.
3. Asamkirche
Munich is graced with beautiful churches, among which the most popular are the Church of St. Michael and the Frauenkirche. All of these are worth visiting, but if you are looking for something different, Asamkirche may surprise you.
The church devoted to São João Nepomuceno was built between 1733 and 1746 by the brothers of the Asam family (hence the name). A pearl of the Rococo style, the Asamkirche impresses with its wealth of details and a different atmosphere, with its extended nave.
Like other churches, not only in Munich, this is yet another work of art, where the traveler can have the pleasure of unraveling every detail.
4. Alte Pinakothek
Some say that Munich represents much of the Italian flair in the north of the Alps. And perhaps Alte Pinakothek is a great example of this atmosphere. Inaugurated in 1836, Munich’s “old art gallery” was built in the Roman-Florentine Renaissance style and is dedicated to works from the Medieval, Renaissance periods, until the 18th century. The list of works that are worth visiting the Alte Pinakothek would be extensive, but in particular, we quote “The Holy Family Canigiani”, by Rafael, and the self-portrait by Albrecht Dürer.
5. Chinesischer Turm Biergarten
Of course, we couldn’t ignore one of Munich’s greatest traditions, the biergartens. Outdoor places, with tables, and a relaxed atmosphere, for the visitor to enjoy a good beer, perhaps accompanying a pretzel: what better place to immerse yourself in the local culture?
Among several options, the Chinese Tower (Chinesischer Turm) stands out, with a large Chinese tower located in the English Garden in Munich. The large tower, originally built for observation, is dated 1790. Today it is a pleasant address for those looking for good beer, relaxation, and a beautiful walk in nature.
