Tour of Munich - Altstadt - Pt 1 of 2

I started my tour of the Old Town at Sendlinger Tor, a defensive city gate dating from the early 1300s.

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I then set off down Sendlinger Strasse.

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Its now full of big name brands, and not that interesting, but i'll add some of the more interesting architectural details in another post.

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The striking baroque masterpiece - Asam Kirche - is worth a quick visit.

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This building on the corner of Sendlingerstr.-Hackenstr. has some interesting stucco reliefs.

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Once you make it to Marienplatz you are greeted with the imposing Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall).

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It was completed in 1874 and is the seat of the mayor’s office, the city council, and the city administration.

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2 minutes away is one of the best markets in Munich - the Viktualienmarkt - where you can find lots of fantastic places to eat and drink and soak up the relaxed atmosphere.

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It used to be a farmer's market, but has now has 140 stalls that offer flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, cheese, fish, juices, etc.

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Viktaulianmarkt is a great place to stop for lunch. Some of the best sausage in Munich - Teltschick's Wurst Stand.

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Stockwurst with Brezl and Radler - delicious!

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Next a quick stop at Alter Peter - the oldest church in the city, dating from the 11th century.

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If you've got the energy and aren't afraid of heights then you can take 299 steps to see the view from the top of the tower.

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Part 2 here

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