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Munich Tourist Attractions Every year many people from around the world visit Munich either for recreation or for a business trip. There are many places worth a visit in Munich from churches to palaces, royal avenues and theatres, parks and museums. You can visit the famous Munich Glockenspiel situated in the main town hall building in Marienplatz, the Holy Mary statue located in the centre of the platz. You should also visit Frauenkirche church and also Viktualien Market which is one the best shopping areas. The Nymphenburg Schloss castle is one of Munich’s favourite tourist attractions and is well connected by trams. In The Pinakothek der Moderne museum you can see the modern and contemporary painting and sculpture, jewellery, graphic art and the collection of the architectural museum together under one roof. Together with the Alte Pinakothek, the Neue Pinakothek, the Glyptothek museum of Greek and Roman sculptures, the antiquities collection and Lenbach House, it forms a unique arts collection. The German Museum with its branch museum, the Verkehrszentrum (transport centre), is a pioneering museum all about mobility. The 15th century Gothic Church of Our Lady is Munich's unmistakable landmark. The building has two high towers and offers a remarkable picturesque view of Munich and the nearby Alps. And just a stone's throw from here is probably the most famous tavern in the world, the Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Every day, around 10,000 litres of beer are served in the taproom, restaurant, banqueting hall and beer garden. Other sightseeing highlights include the Olympic centre where the Olympic Games were held in 1972. The stadium is used as a venue for sporting highlights as well as open-air festivals, playing host to the likes of the Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi and Robbie Williams. Close by the Olympic Park is BMW museum. Munich is well connected with other parts of the world. Most major airlines fly into the modern Munich airport named Franz-Joseph Strauss. Buses, train, taxis are available to take visitors to downtown Munich. People here can speak in English as well as the local dialect. For further information click onto the following links: Museum Palace Church Olympic Park Beer hall Air Bus Taxi Train
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