Starbucks, Odeonsplatz 15-16, Munich

Advantages: one of the must-see cities in Germany
Disadvantages: none really

...was the Feldherrnhalle on the Odeonsplatz. Here, at the side of this memorial to fallen German military leaders, the Nazi putsch of 9th November 1923 came to an end when Bavarian police fired on the marchers. Hitler succeeded in seizing political power in 1933, two years later he gave Munich the title ´Capital of the Movement´ to remind people that his political career had started here. Throughout the tour I kept my mouth shut, if I had started arguing the guide could have pointed out that the tour wasn´t meant for someone like me. I just listened and thought my thoughts. I´ve found a research project on the net on the topic ´American tourists in Germany´ with lots of statistics and graphs, what age group they belong to, what kind of education they have, what they expect etc. etc. I´m convinced that everything that´s said there is also true for other... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful City, Great Food, Wonderful Museums, Close to Alps
Disadvantages: Too Many Tourists In The Summer

...identifying themselves as Bavarians first, Germans second. THE OLD CITY CENTRE: Munich's skyline is dominated by the twin-towered, onion-topped, Frauenkirche, and this Cathedral's predominance seems assured, thanks to recent state legislation that regulates & restricts the height of all surrounding buildings. The Frauenkirche is a beautifully conceived structure, boasting a Gothic nave that dates back to the 15th Century. Next door, is the famous 'Marienplatz', Munich's main square, and home to many of its most important festivals and events, such as the gobsmackingly lovely 'Christkindlmarkt', held every year in December, which is one of Europe's oldest, dating back over 600 years. Set in a prominent position in front of the Marienplatz is the Neues Rathaus, or New Town Hall, built in1867. This is an almost luridly ornate structure, festooned... Read review

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Advantages: Safety, Size, Greenery, Location
Disadvantages: Language, Entertainment possibilities

...As a place to visit on your European Tour, Munich is a beautiful, safe city with plenty of greenery and a relaxing atmosphere to help you regain your energy for the next big city. Being quite a small and rich city, Munich probably isn't the best place to go shopping for cheap clothes, but with lots of culture and interesting history, certainly a place to at least spend a couple of days. Language Speaking German - don't ask if people can speak English, just ask them (slowly and clearly) and they will answer. Ask them if they speak your tongue and they will invariably deny it! However, in Munich there are so many international companies, that most employees of the big companies (BMW, Allianz, Munich Re, Siemens) will at least have a basic level of English, if not speak it well. Important Bavarian words: "servus" (alright? / Howz... Read review

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