Germany 2001
München (Munich)
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München had its origin with Benedictine monks which created a marketplace around 750 AD along the road leading to Salzburg, and were granted the right to expand it in 1158 when that market was connected to a bridge across the Isar River and the market area was fortified. Today it is the third largest city in Germany with about 1.5M uninhibited inhabitants. |
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Closing in on one of the major attractions, the Hofbräuhaus |
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And a funny thing happened on my first day in town, but I had studied the map, when a gaggle of Japanese tourists rushed toward me and asked me the way to the Hofbräuhaus, and I was able to show them the way. |
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There were steins of every size and description, right there at the Hofbräuhaus souvenir shop |
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Marienplatz, the city square (in use since 1158) and the new Town Hall, opened in 1909 |
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This is what's going on above, |
where dancing figures prance to the clock, |
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A corner of the building I love. Someone had a sense of humor, and I am impressed by the use of mixed media here. |
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The old Town Hall, built in the 14th Century and served until 1874, |
but still in use for functions of the city council |
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The Frauenkirche (The Lady's Church) the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich |
Construction started in 1240, opened in 1488 |
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Inside the Frauenkirche the tomb of Emperor Ludwig IV of Bavaria |
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A great setting for some icecream and coffee |
