|
 |
| Sights & Activities |
 |
| Overview |
|
|
|
| |
|
| Munich |
Munich is a wealthy city -- and it shows. At times the aura of affluence may be all but overpowering. But that's what Munich is all about these days: a new city superimposed on the old; conspicuous consumption; a fresh patina of glitter along with the traditional rustic charms. Munich is unusual among German cities because it has no identifiable, homogeneous Old Town center. Postwar developments often separate clusters of buildings that date back to Munich's origins -- and not always to harmonious effect.
Downtown Munich is only a mile square and is easily explored on foot. Almost all the major attractions in the city center are on the interlinking web of pedestrian streets that run from Karlsplatz, by the main train station, to Marienplatz and the Viktualienmarkt and extend north around the Frauenkirche and up to Odeonsplatz.
Munich's efficient and well-integrated public transportation system consists of the U-bahn (subway), the S-bahn (suburban railway), the Strassenbahn (streetcars), and buses. Marienplatz forms the heart of the U-bahn and S-bahn network, which operates from around 5 AM to 1 AM. For an English explanation how the system works, pick up a free copy of Rendezvous mit München, available at all tourist offices.
|
|
|
|
|
