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Marienplatz
Munich's main square, the large expanse is a popular gathering place for locals, especially as it
is bordered by little cafes and the charming façade of the Rathaus, or Town Hall.
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New Town Hall (Rathaus)
One of the most famous landmarks in Munich for its affervescent stone decorations, it is popular
for its famous
Glockenspiel, with its charming clock-work figures coming out
three times a day.
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Opening
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Tower (Nov - April): Mon - Thur, 9 am - 4 pm; Fri 9 am - 1 pm; Sat, Sun and holiday closed.
(May - October): Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm; Sat, Sun and holiday 10am -7pm
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Contact:
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Tel.: +49(0)89 / 23300 Email: rathaus@muenchen.de |
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Glockenspiel (carillon): Nov - Feb at 11 and 12am. March - Oct at 11am, 12am and 5pm, no carillon performance on Good Friday
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Getting
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Marienplatz 8, Innenstadt, Munich, 80331
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Viktualienmarkt
Munich's most popular open air market is only a short distance from the Marienplatz. Apart from
the innumerable fresh food stalls which give the market its name, it is best known for the many colourful cultural and folkloristic events which are held here every month
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Details
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Opening
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Mo - Sat, from
dawn to 8 pm.
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Getting
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Am Viktualienmarkt 6 80331 München
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Residenz
For centuries the residence of Bavarian kings, this magnificent palace is one of the most
beautiful buildings in the country, the highlight of which must be the Antiquarium, the largest
and most beautiful Renaissance hall north of the Alps.
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Details
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Opening
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April - 15th Oct: 9 am - 6 pm.
From 16th Oct - March: 10 am - 4pm daily
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Pricing:
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Tel. +49(0)89/2 90 67 1 Fax +49(0)89/2 90 67 225 E-Mail ResidenzMuenchen@
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Getting Here:
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München
Residenzstraße 1 80333 München
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Neuschwanstein
Probably one of the biggest attractions in Germany is this fairy-tale castle. Built by "mad" King Ludwig II and amazingly modern for its time, this enchanting vision is familiar to millions as the inspiration behind Walt Disney's famous castle.
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Details
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Opening
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April - Sept: 9am - 6pm;
Oct - March: daily, 10am - 4pm
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Pricing:
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Adult: EUR 9; Reduced ticket: EUR 8. Combination ticket
for Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle: Adult: EUR17;
Reduced ticket: EUR 15
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Contact:
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Tel. +49(0)8362/ 9 39 88-0 Fax 49(0)8362/ 9 39 88-19 Email: svneuschwanstein@bsv.bayern.de |
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Guided tours in German and English, audio guides in 11 languages.
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Getting
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Neuschwansteinstr. 20, 87645 Schwangau.
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Alte Pinakothek Art Museum
The Alte Pinakothek has a collection of artworks from the 14th to the 18th Centuries, including works by Durer, Rembrandt and Brueghel.
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Details
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Opening
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daily except of Monday 10 am - 5 pm, Tuesday - 8 pm, 1st May closed some holidays.
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Pricing:
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Normal ticket: EUR5.50 (Including Audio-Guide); Concessions:
EUR 4 (Including Audio-Guide). Sunday: EUR1; Audio-Guide on Sundays:
EUR 4
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Contact:
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Tel.: +49(0)89/23 805-216 Email: info@pinakothek.de |
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Wheelchair accessible
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Getting
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Barer Str. 27 80799 München
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