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English Garden
As featured in 3 days in Munich and 1 other guide
Ollie #1 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 798 reviews
Very popular scenic park, more internaitonal than its name would suggest, it contains a Greek temple, Chinese pagoda and Japanese tea house.
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
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Asam's Church (Asamkirche)
Ollie #2 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
Owner description: This Rococo church was built in the mid-1700's by the brothers Cosmas Damian and Egid Quirin Asam, who had vowed they would build a church if they...... more » Owner description: This Rococo church was built in the mid-1700's by the brothers Cosmas Damian and Egid Quirin Asam, who had vowed they would build a church if they avoided shipwreck. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Old Pinakothek (Alte Pinakothek)
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #3 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 157 reviews
Owner description: Housing much of the city's most famous artwork, this museum's collection includes renowned international works from the 14th through the 18th...... more » Owner description: Housing much of the city's most famous artwork, this museum's collection includes renowned international works from the 14th through the 18th centuries. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Bayerische Staatsoper Opera House
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #4 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
The best place in the city to view opera and ballet, although it can be a tough ticket.
Attraction type  Operas; Theaters
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Marienplatz
As featured in 3 days in Munich and 1 other guide
Ollie #5 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 841 reviews

This prominent public square, the largest in Munich, still stands as the center of social activity in the city, much as it has throughout history.  The Neues Rathaus or New City... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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BMW Welt
As featured in 3 days in Munich and 1 other guide
Ollie #6 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 376 reviews
Owner description: The BMW Welt delights car-lovers and no-car lovers alike. See the latest BMW cars & motorcycles, and learn about the technology and design elements...... more » Owner description: The BMW Welt delights car-lovers and no-car lovers alike. See the latest BMW cars & motorcycles, and learn about the technology and design elements used by the company. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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Deutsches Museum
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Ollie #7 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 400 reviews
Owner description: One of the world's largest science museums, visitors can to this famous institution can easily get lost among the endless floors of interesting...... more » Owner description: One of the world's largest science museums, visitors can to this famous institution can easily get lost among the endless floors of interesting exhibits, including a fascinating exhibit on mining. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Munich Residence (Residenz Munchen)
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Ollie #8 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 200 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Starnberger See
Ollie #9 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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BMW Museum
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #10 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 202 reviews
Owner description: Hundreds of thousands of people visit BMW's four-cilinder BMW tower and the bowl-shaped museum next to it each year. The museum showcases the...... more » Owner description: Hundreds of thousands of people visit BMW's four-cilinder BMW tower and the bowl-shaped museum next to it each year. The museum showcases the technical development of cars and motorcycles and also has some exhibits about the history of the company. Many old cars and motorcycles are on display along a spiral ramp that curls along the inside of the bowl-shaped building. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
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St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #11 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 168 reviews

Great views, perfect for photos. I've seen Alps on one side Frauenkirche and Olympic tower on the other but only when its clear. Great food drink shopping around the neighborhood more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg)
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Ollie #12 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 318 reviews

Schloss Nymphenburg was built around an Italianate villa created for Electress Henriette-Adelaide in 1663-64 and was reworked to include four pavillions in 1715.  The sprawling... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites; History Museums; Gardens
Distance  3.7 miles from city center
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Olympiapark
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #13 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 284 reviews
See Olympiapark, home of the 1972 Olympics. Tours include a roof climb, with ropes & carbiners and bungee humping into the stadium.
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Sports Complexes
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
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Munich Botanischer Garten (Botanic Garden)
Ollie #14 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
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Munich Zoo (Munchener Tierpark Hellabrunn)
As featured in Munich with young kids
Ollie #15 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 155 reviews
Owner description: Huge complex of buildings makes this one of the most enjoyable museums you will ever visit. Plan to spend a great portion of the day there since there...... more » Owner description: Huge complex of buildings makes this one of the most enjoyable museums you will ever visit. Plan to spend a great portion of the day there since there are so many exhibits and rooms to see. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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Altes Residenztheater (Cuvilliestheater)
Ollie #16 of 139 attractions in Munich
5 of 5 stars 15 reviews

The Cuvillies Theater is part of the Residenz palace complex and was built in 1751-55.  Remarkably, the gilt Rococo interior was dismantled and stored during World War II bombing... more »

Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Residenz Royal Palace
Ollie #17 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews

 The former residence of the Bavarian Wittelsbach kings has been a museum since 1920.  Heavily damaged during World War II bombing raids, the museum has been restored to much of... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Mullersches Volksbad
Ollie #18 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Andechs Monastery
Ollie #19 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 133 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Breweries; Architectural Buildings
Distance  21.3 miles from city center
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Allianz Arena
Ollie #20 of 139 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 307 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  6.1 miles from city center
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