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Take a break from Munich’s bustling streets among the lakes, meadows and beer gardens of this oasis of calm in the centre of the city.

Locals flock to this scenic court garden, attached to a former royal palace, to enjoy a break from the fast pace of city life.

The capital of Bavaria is a modern city packed with pleasant gardens, innovative museums, historic sites and beer halls.

The capital of Bavaria is a modern city packed with pleasant gardens, innovative museums, historic sites and beer halls.

Stroll around this pedestrianized square at the gateway to Munich’s old town and check out Gothic architecture and a lively shopping district.

A pair of brothers designed this now public 18th-century church, which is considered a masterpiece of German late baroque design, as a private space of worship. 

People-watch, be entertained by street performers and gaze up at Munich’s town hall in this central plaza, one of the city’s main meeting points. 

Admire the ceiling frescoes and beautiful architecture of this historic Catholic church, one of the oldest churches in the city of Munich. 

Photograph the green twin domes of this Munich church that houses the mysterious Devil’s Step and rises above the city’s skyline.

The northerly border of Munich’s old town is marked by this large city square, framed by Italianesque buildings and a Renaissance court garden.

Enjoy the rare spectacle of surfing in a landlocked city on this permanent wave and its calmer sibling in the heart of Munich.

The capital of Bavaria is a modern city packed with pleasant gardens, innovative museums, historic sites and beer halls.

The capital of Bavaria is a modern city packed with pleasant gardens, innovative museums, historic sites and beer halls.

Explore this grand palace that is steeped in royalty, from swan lakes and gilt-covered stagecoaches to elaborate works of art.

Explore this grand palace that is steeped in royalty, from swan lakes and gilt-covered stagecoaches to elaborate works of art.

Photograph the green twin domes of this Munich church that houses the mysterious Devil’s Step and rises above the city’s skyline.

The northerly border of Munich’s old town is marked by this large city square, framed by Italianesque buildings and a Renaissance court garden.

Visit the oldest parish church in the city to see its tower, gothic design and a spooky bejewelled skeleton.

The northerly border of Munich’s old town is marked by this large city square, framed by Italianesque buildings and a Renaissance court garden.