Top 10 tourist attractions in Munich

　　Munich was founded in 1158. It is located in the southern part of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the northern foot of the Alps. It is one of the major economic, cultural, technological and transportation centers in Germany. Munich is one of the most prosperous and modern cities in Europe, while retaining the local traditional simplicity. It is known as the most magnificent "court cultural center" in Germany. The long and rich history gives the city a strong cultural atmosphere and royal style. Next, Travel Diary will sort out the top ten tourist attractions in Munich for everyone. Let's take a look.

　　1. Marienplatz

　　Located in the center of Munich's old town, Marienplatz was built in 1158 and is the largest and most important square in Munich. Because Munich's new and old town halls are both around the square, Marienplatz is also known as Munich's "living room". It is Munich's transportation hub and a place for various political and cultural activities, as well as for citizens' leisure, entertainment and gatherings. The Bayern Munich football team also celebrated their victory here.

　　2. Hofbrauhaus

　　If Munich is the capital of beer faith, then the Hofbrauhaus is where pilgrims come to pray. The Hofbrauhaus dates back to 1589, when it was founded by Duke William V of Bavaria as the official brewery of the Munich royal family. Today, the brewery is Munich's most popular beer hall and one of the most famous in the world.

　　3. English Garden

　　The English Garden is one of the world's largest city parks and Munich's most popular green space, with more than 48 miles (78 km) of walking and cycling paths. There is much to explore here, including a Japanese teahouse, a boating lake and a traditional beer garden. The English Garden is one of the oldest landscape gardens on the European continent and one of the largest city parks in Europe.

　　4. Frauenkirche

　　Located at Frauenkirche in the center of Munich, Germany, the Cathedral of Our Lady is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Munich-Freising, an important landmark and a popular tourist attraction in Munich. The Cathedral of Our Lady is a landmark building with two 325-foot (99-meter) high towers topped with spherical domes. According to local ordinances, no other building in the city may be higher than this height, thus preserving the cathedral's central position in the skyline of the capital of Bavaria.

　　5. Munich Residenz

　　The Munich Residenz was the official residence and seat of government of the Bavarian royal family from 1508 to 1918. This landmark building is the largest city palace in Germany. The museum exhibits are distributed in 130 rooms, including porcelain, silverware, antiques and paintings. There are works from various periods in the palace, among which the exquisite 16th-century gallery is the most eye-catching, showing the former glory of Munich.

　　6. Alte Pinakothek

　　The Alte Pinakothek is located in the Munich Art District in Germany. It is one of the six largest art museums in the world and houses thousands of works by more than 1,800 painters, among which Renaissance art is the most prominent. The museum houses a large number of works by top European painters from the 14th to 18th centuries, including Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Raphael, etc. It also houses a large number of paintings by Belgian painter Rubens.

　　7. Deutsches Museum

　　The Deutsches Museum is the world's largest and one of the oldest museums of technology, spanning an entire island in the heart of Munich. With six floors devoted to topics such as aviation, energy and natural sciences, the museum features hands-on exhibitions and activities that will delight people of all ages.

　　8. Viktualienmarkt

　　Located in the heart of Munich's historic Old Town, the Viktualienmarkt is a huge food market with more than 140 stalls selling fruit and vegetables, flowers, cheese, meat, fish, spices, etc. Many of the stalls here have been family-run for generations and are filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan cheeses, colorful flowers, and more.

　　9. Nymphenburg Palace

　　Nymphenburg Palace is a striking, ornately decorated Baroque palace built in 1664 as the summer residence of the Wittelsbach family. One of the largest royal palaces in Europe, this magnificent complex on the outskirts of Munich features a striking Baroque faade, ornate interiors, and extensive, stunning gardens and lakes.

　　10. Olympic Park

　　Munich Olympic Park is located in the north of Munich, Germany, covering a total area of 3 square kilometers. It was the venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics. This huge complex has now become an international event center, concert venue, leisure park and sports stadium, and is currently the best place for Munich citizens to go to the stadium.