Munich First Timers Guide: BEST things To Do, See & Eat!

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  1. Marienplatz

    Landmark · Altstadt

  2. Mariensäule (Virgin Mary Column)

    Landmark · Altstadt · brief mention

  3. Frauenkirche (Munich Cathedral)

    Temple · Altstadt

    Go inside to find the devil's footprint in the floor and learn the story behind it.

  4. St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter)

    Temple · Altstadt

    On a clear day, the tower climb gives views all the way to the Alps.

  5. Viktualienmarkt

    Market · Altstadt

    Tables with tablecloths are full service, bare tables are self-service, and beer must be bought from the garden.

  6. Asamkirche

    Temple · Altstadt

    A top pick for photos of ornate interiors.

  7. St. Michael's Church (Michaelskirche)

    Temple · Altstadt

  8. English Garden

    Park · Schwabing

    Lies just north of the Old Town.

  9. Chinese Tower Beer Garden (Chinesischer Turm)

    Bar · Schwabing · brief mention

  10. Eisbachwelle

    Activity · Lehel

    Located at the southeast corner of the English Garden.

  11. Beer and Oktoberfest Museum (Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum)

    Museum · Altstadt

    A cozy bar on the first floor offers different beers to sample.

  12. Munich Residenz

    Palace · Altstadt

  13. Odeonsplatz

    Landmark · Maxvorstadt

  14. Feldherrnhalle

    Historic site · Altstadt

    After the putsch, passersby were forced to give a salute here.

  15. Theatine Church (Theatinerkirche)

    Temple · Altstadt · brief mention

  16. Viscardigasse

    Historic site · Altstadt

  17. Café Frischhut

    Cafe · Altstadt · brief mention

  18. Hofbräuhaus

    Bar · Altstadt

    Swastikas once painted on the ceiling are now covered with decorative pinwheels.

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