This Gothic basilica (13C) was given a Baroque facelift in the 17 and 18C. A statue of St Peter (1492) stands on the main altar. Underneath stand the statues of the four fathers of the Church (1732). The belltower (1386) is called «Old Peter». Climb ..

The reworking of the area (1998-2003), partly designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, is a mix of courtyards, covered passageways, hanging gardens, office buildings and shops. On Theatinerstraße, the building is covered with metallic shutters deco..

In 1735, this building by Zuccalli (1694) was transformed by Cuvilliés in the rococo style. The palace was intended for the future Countess Portia (hence its name), a mistress of the Prince-elector Charles-Albert. Note the charming façade in grey and..

At the centre of this square is Munich's new synagogue , inaugurated in 2006, 68 years after the pogrom known as the Night of Broken Glass ( Kristallnacht ), when Jewish places of worship were torn down. The building recalls the lines of Jerusalem's..

This building by Paul Ludwig Troost, built 1933 -1937, is typical of Third Reich architecture and was used to house exhibitions of propaganda devoted to official art. The gallery now hosts international contemporary art exhibitions.

This immense classical style gate by Klenze was inspired by the Propylaea on the Acropolis. The frieze represents the struggle for liberation against the Turks. The sculptures on the pediment show Otton I of Wittelsbach, king of Greece from 1832 to 1..

Franz Stuck (1863-1928) was one of the founders of the Munich Secession. He was also a teacher at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and designed then built this Art Nouveau villa. The inside is richly decorated with bas-reliefs, caissons and furni..

This is where the 1972 Olympic Games took place. The old velodrome now houses an Olympic Games Museum. From the top of the television tower, 190 metres up, you can enjoy the spectacular view right over the Alps.

The Carriage Museum is housed in the old stables of Nymphenbourg Castle and gives the visitor an idea of the means of transport used by the Wittelsbachs in the 18 -19C. Don't miss the extremely luxurious carriage used for the coronation of Emperor Ch..

The first film shot in the cinema city was in 1919. Since then, the studios have seen a number of great successes in the world of cinema, not least Cabaret and The Neverending Story . As well as a presentation of special effects, you can watch t..