Alter Wirt, beside Munich’s Isar River, offers traditional Bavarian dishes, like oven roast pork in dark beer sauce and marinated free range steaks. However, it also serves dishes from around the world, like enchiladas, fajitas and an assortment of homemade burgers. The menu changes regularly, with themed days like ‘American BBQ’ and ‘Schnitzel massacre’. Outside, there is a cosy beer garden and a kids’ play area. Not only this, but lodgings are available upstairs in case the eating, drinking and merriment ends up continuing until the wee hours of the morning.
Alter Wirt Restaurant Munich
In the mid 18th century, Asam-Schlössl was the rural retreat of Cosmas Damian Asam, a prestigious painter. In the early 90s, this immensely attractive building was given a complete facelift thanks to the Augustiner brewery. With Birgit Netzle at the helm, the restaurant went from strength to strength serving delectable cuisine. It has been awarded many accolades, both within Munich and beyond.
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The Altstadt, or Old City of Hamburg, is the city’s oldest and most popular district. The most famous landmarks within this quarter are the Office Buildings and Chile House. The Mohlenhof, Spinkenhof and Messberghof are also frequently visited attractions. In certain areas of the Altstadt, it is as though time has stood still; at Cremon Street, for example, homes and businesses are still right beside each other. Goods are taken in on the canal end of buildings, while customers enter from the street end. On Dyke Street, a traditional street for traders, there are shops, homes and many pubs and restaurants. Here, one is welcome to sample the local delicacies and brews.
The St. Michaelis Church, dating from the mid 18th century, has two superlatives to its name. It is north Germany’s most significant Baroque church and it has Germany’s biggest clock face, at a circumference of just under 79 feet. From the viewing platform of the 433 feet Michel Tower, you can look out over the splendour of Hamburg and its harbour. A twice daily ritual takes place here at 10am and 9pm, whereby a piece of classical music is played on a trumpet. This melody carries for several kilometres.
St. Michaelis Church Hamburg
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Just on the outskirts of Berlin’s city centre is the very popular Charlottenburg Palace, dating from the early 18th century. It was a present from King Friedrich III to Sophie Charlotte, his wife. It is surrounded by very attractive parkland which lies beside the River Spree. Surrounding the palace is the upper class neighbourhood of Charlottenburg. A ramble around the grounds is recommended, after which one can get their culture fix in the six museums on Schlossstrasse, which faces the Palace.
Charlottenburg Palace
During the years of the GDR, Alexanderplatz was architecturally and politically the centre of East Berlin. To this day its socialist style has retained its interest factor, with broad streets radiating from the square. One of these is Karl-Marx-Allee, which has excellent examples of previously Stalinist architecture. Alexanderplatz is bordered by Berlin’s tallest and biggest structures, such as the TV Tower. Down the road is the Nikolai Quarter, restored during the 80s, and Red City Hall. Some of Berlin’s most ancient churches, such as the Church of St. Nicholas dating back to the early 13th century and St. Mary’s Church, which dates from the late 13th century, are also here, which lends some very interesting variety to the overall look of the square.
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The 4 star Best Western Hotel Cristal is a perfect base for either the working or pleasure traveller. This is because its location just down the road from the Central Station means guests can easily access both Munich Airport and the Trade Fair. Its location in the heart of the city makes it perfect for shoppers and sightseers alike, with attractions like the Oktoberfest, the Marienplatz, Pinakothek art galleries (both old and new), the Hofbräuhaus and a host of museums all on its doorstep.
Fans of the colour blue will love the 3 star Hotel Belle Blue. As its name would suggest, blue is the main colour theme across its 30 unique and luxurious guestrooms. In less skilful hands, this idea may have resulted in gaudiness, but the hotel’s expert interior designers ensured that the utmost in good taste and contemporary style remained a priority throughout the hotel. Of course, there is more to this hotel than merely what is inside; it boasts an enviable location in the heart of Munich which also is removed from the noise that such a location normally brings. Hence, while many of the prime attractions of the city are within walking distance, one is still assured a good night’s sleep.
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Beside the very attractive Pariser Platz square is the structure which has become a symbol of Berlin – the Brandenburg Gate. It took 3 years to build and was finally revealed in 1791. Originally it was amongst numerous gates enclosing what was, back then, a small city. Many landmark buildings still stand today on Pariser Platz – for example the Academy of the Arts, the Hotel Adlon, and the American and UK embassies. Head south of the square to pay your respects at the Holocaust Memorial.
Brandenburg Gate Berlin
When Berlin took over the status of capital city from Bonn in the early 90s, the Reichstag building, dating from the late 19th century, was completely renovated and updated. A glass dome was constructed, offering a 360° panorama of Berlin. After its refurbishment, a number of notable buildings sprung up around the Reichstag, like the Federal Chancellery and new Central Train Station (Hauptbahnhof). The Victory Column, dating from the late 19th century, previously stood facing the Reichstag for 67 years. It now stands at Grosser Stern – in the late 1930s the Nazis moved it here as they felt it was a more prestigious location.
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Munich Germany is to be found north of the Alps, on the banks of the River Isar. It is the capital of Bavaria, a province in Germany, and has nearly 1.5 million residents, making it the third largest city in Germany. It is a highly popular destination for tourists, and has recently received the accolade of being one of the best cities to live in.
If you are flying to Munich you will land at the second-largest international airport in the country. The Franz Joseph Strauss airport is to the north-east of the city, and can be easily reached by the suburban train service. The journey time is about 45 min from the center. Visitors arriving by train can do so by the high-speed service, ICE, or other services that connect the major European cities.
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If you are planning on visiting some great cities in Europe, you should consider visiting Berlin Germany, a city that as a rich cultural and political history. You will surely find enough history that will interest you in this city, starting from the Berlin wall, the Nazi regime, the reign of Adolf Hitler and even the Cold War. There are just lots of fascinating attractions.
If you want places that will provide you with sight of the architectural wonders of the city, you might want to consider visiting the Berlin cathedral, which is a monumental piece of architecture that the city has been hosting since for over nine centuries. For those that would love to go on a tour of the city, you have lots of great offers that promises you an exciting tour.
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