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  1. Eisbachwelle (water waves)4.8· 24kSight · Schönfeldvorstadt

    1. Eisbachwelle (water waves)

    Standing wave on the Eisbach at the edge of the Englischer Garten where locals surf year-round; most visitors watch from the bridge and bank.
  2. Theatine Church4.8· 1.7kChurch · Kreuzviertel

    2. Theatine Church

    Italian High Baroque Catholic church on Odeonsplatz with a yellow facade, twin towers, a large dome and white stucco interior.
  3. Marienplatz4.7· 158kLandmark · Kreuzviertel

    3. Marienplatz

    Munich's central square with the Neues Rathaus and its Glockenspiel, the Mariensäule and St. Peter's church nearby; also a major transport hub.
  4. Olympiapark München4.7· 81kPark · Olympic Village

    4. Olympiapark München

    1972 Olympic park with a hill, Olympic Tower, stadium, Sea Life and concert venues; grounds are free to enter.
  5. English Garden4.7· 70kPark · Biederstein

    5. English Garden

    Large 18th-century park with the Eisbach surf wave, Chinese Tower beer garden, Monopteros and cycling and walking paths.
  6. BMW Welt4.7· 41kMuseum · Am Riesenfeld

    6. BMW Welt

    BMW's futuristic delivery centre and exhibition hall at Olympiapark with free entry to current cars and motorcycles; museum and tours cost extra.
  7. Schlosspark Nymphenburg4.7· 22kPark · Nymphenburg Süd

    7. Schlosspark Nymphenburg

    Large English-style park behind Nymphenburg Palace with canals, lakes and pavilions (Amalienburg, Badenburg); free to enter.
  8. Hofgarten4.7· 10.0kPark · Graggenauerviertel

    8. Hofgarten

    17th-century formal court garden next to the Residenz with lawns, flower beds, fountain, Diana temple and boules players.
  9. St. Michael München4.7· 6.2kChurch · Kreuzviertel

    9. St. Michael München

    Late-Renaissance Jesuit church on Neuhauser Straße with the largest barrel vault north of the Alps and the royal Wittelsbach crypt.
  10. Monopteros im Englischen Garten4.7· 3.9kLandmark · Schönfeldvorstadt

    10. Monopteros im Englischen Garten

    19th-century Greek-style temple on a hill in the Englischer Garten, with views over Munich's skyline; popular at sunset.
  11. NS-Dokumentationszentrum München4.7· 3.5kMuseum · Kunstareal

    11. NS-Dokumentationszentrum München

    Documentation centre on Munich's Nazi history, built on the site of the former Brown House, with permanent and temporary exhibitions.
  12. Rathaus-Glockenspiel4.7· 2.4kLandmark · Kreuzviertel

    12. Rathaus-Glockenspiel

    Carillon with life-size figures on the New Town Hall tower re-enacting a royal wedding joust and the Schäfflertanz, daily at 11:00 and 12:00.
  13. DITIB Mehmet Akif Moschee München4.8· 608Temple · Am Riesenfeld

    13. DITIB Mehmet Akif Moschee München

    DITIB mosque and cultural centre in Milbertshofen-Am Hart, a place of worship that also hosts community events.
  14. Rosengarten4.7· 1.3kPark · Dreimühlen

    14. Rosengarten

    Small park on the Isar's Gieser bank with rose beds, a stream and magnolias; roses peak in June and July.
  15. Brücke über Schwabinger Bach4.8· 505Viewpoint · Schönfeldvorstadt

    15. Brücke über Schwabinger Bach

    Small bridge over the Schwabinger Bach in the Englischer Garten area, near a small waterfall; a quiet photo spot.
  16. Heilig Geist4.7· 1.1kChurch · Graggenauerviertel

    16. Heilig Geist

    14th-century Gothic church in central Munich with Baroque interior decoration, next to Viktualienmarkt.
  17. Walderlebniszentrum Grünwald4.7· 1.0kPark · Sauschütt

    17. Walderlebniszentrum Grünwald

    Forest education centre in Grünwald with a wild boar enclosure, barefoot path, ropes course and nature exhibits; entry is free.
  18. Mariensäule4.7· 906Landmark · Kreuzviertel

    18. Mariensäule

    Column from 1638 on Marienplatz topped by a gilded Virgin Mary statue, Munich's central landmark.

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