Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Munich - Trip Amazing Baroque Palaces And See Legendary Art

By Ben Pate


As the third largest city in Germany, Munich, the capital of the region of Bavaria, makes for a fantastic vacation spot. With a population hovering around 1.3 million, Munich is a very important city and cultural hub of Germany. Numerous museums, theatres, parks, and more can be found all over the city. The world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival also takes place in Munich. With all of the interesting attractions and the vibrant cultural atmosphere, Munich is a great place for a trip. Start by filling out a American passport application so you can get a passport.

Make getting ready for your trip less stressful by getting your passport at an online passport expediting site. These websites provide official passport services where you can fill out your information and submit it all online. If you simply need yours renewed, you can fill out a online passport renewal. The biggest perk is being able to choose when you'd like it to arrive at your house. If your plane leaves later that week, you can have your passport in time. This definitely beats the usual 8-14 week delivery period.

Marienplatz is the biggest public square in Munich. If you are looking for a great place to start exploring, this is a the spot. All through Munich's history, it has served as a public square and gathering place. It's held on to this purpose, serving as a spot for locals and tourists to gather and people-watch, grab a nice meal, do some shopping and more. In the square are some important landmarks, but Marienplatz's central location puts you near several others, along with the train station. Be sure not to miss the glockenspiel at 11am and 5pm, it's definitely worth visiting to check out.

There are quite a few spectacular palaces and castles in Munich. Schloss Nymphenburg is a Baroque palace that served as a summer home for the rulers of Bavaria. Along with the beautiful park on its grounds, it's one of the most famous sites in Munich. The inside features beautiful art, both on the walls and on display. Another Baroque palace is Schloss Schleiheim. Residenz is an old castle located in the City Centre.

One of the most famous museums in Munich is Alte Pinakothek. This museum features famous 14th-18th century works of art from all over the world, including works by Da Vinci, Botticelli, Rembrandt, and more. There are numerous other art museums for any sort of art you might be interested in, as well as for a variety of subjects. For example, there is the BMW Museum, the Jewish Museum, Deutsches Museum, one of the largest technology museums in the world.

The Munich Zoo is one of the most popular spots in the city. This zoo is actually one of the world's largest, and there so many exotic animals roaming in their natural habitats. What makes this zoo so special is the fact they are a geo-zoo, a zoo that keeps animals in communities, so you get the experience of exploring a nature preserve or going on a safari.




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