Our flight from Chicago was a bit late due to the storm earlier this week, so we didn’t arrive at our hotel until about 2:30 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
Maybe because it’s been so cold in the U.S., it has been very warm in Europe. Munich is in the mid-50s with no sign of snow.
On one side of our hotel is the Fräuenkirche that has the notable rounded domes.
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The Fräuenkirche serves as the main cathedral in Municb and was built in 1524.
Immediately around the corner is the Marienplatz, the main square in Munich: Along one side of the square is the Räthaus or City Hall. In the basement is the Rätskeller, or City Cellar, a famous local restaurant.
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The most famous landmark is the new city hall and the Glockenspiel. That is a cute little arrangement of dancing characters that go into action at 11:00, 12:00 and in the summer also 5;00.
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The show lasts just about 10 minutes and draws a healthy crowd to the Marienplatz.
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As the sun set we walk around the Altstadt and then made our way to the wonderful Hofbräuhaus for a pretzel and beer.
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The Hofbräuhaus is as close to an emporium as you’ll get. Seating is open and there is usually an oom-pah-pah band.
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Ladies with baskets of giant pretzels roam around and you’re able to grab on for €5.30. They are worth every pfennig!
After our visit we headed back to the hotel. The Marienplatz we transitioning to evening wear and looked great doing it.
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In front of the Rätskeller is a giant, living tree that is decorate with lights. Very festive!
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Munich is all dressed for the holidays. Now all we need is snow!
2 comments
Munich is such a fun place. Weather looks perfect!
Those pretzels made my mouth water! Soooo … you mentioned the evening wear – may we see some pics of that???
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