Viktualienmarkt

Munich


After a day of sightseeing or stocking up on tasty nibbles at the Viktualienmarkt, find a table at this chestnut-shaded beer garden surrounded by stalls, a Munich institution since 1807. All of Munich's breweries take turns serving here, so you never know what's on tap.


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1. Viktualienmarkt

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Fresh fruit and vegetables, piles of artisanal cheeses, tubs of exotic olives, hams and jams, chanterelles and truffles – Viktualienmarkt is a feast of…

2. St Peterskirche

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Some 306 steps divide you from the best view of central Munich via the 92m tower of St Peterskirche, central Munich's oldest church (1150). Inside awaits…

3. Heiliggeistkirche

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4. Spielzeugmuseum

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5. Altes Rathaus

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6. Mariensäule

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7. Marienplatz

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The epicentral heart and soul of the Altstadt, Marienplatz is a popular gathering spot and packs a lot of personality into a compact frame. It's anchored…

8. Münchner Stadtmuseum

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