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Known as the historical center of Munich, City Center encompasses Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Karlsplatz, Viktualienmarkt, Kaufingerstrasse, and everything around each of these landmarks. Given the large number of historical sites, the area is usually flooded with snap-happy tourists. Since the neighborhood is also Munich’s business center, however, there are plenty of stylish men and women to add to the bustle of the streets. As night falls and the young
Known as the historical center of Munich, City Center encompasses Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, Karlsplatz, Viktualienmarkt, Kaufingerstrasse, and everything around each of these landmarks. Given the large number of historical sites, the area is usually flooded with snap-happy tourists. Since the neighborhood is also Munich’s business center, however, there are plenty of stylish men and women to add to the bustle of the streets. As night falls and the young
Still regarded by many as the social hub of the city, Schwabing is probably Munich’s most popular neighborhood, especially in the evenings and on weekends. This posh and trendy district is known for attracting an elite crowd – referred to by many Germans as the “Schickeria” of Munich – and some of its bars, restaurants, and clubs are definitely priced to match. On summer days, the bustling street cafés on Leopoldstrasse are packed with glamorous patrons in
Maxvorstadt encompasses the area surrounding Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) and Technical University (TU). These two massive universities have more than 70,000 students and, combined with a glut of museums, means the neighborhood is overrun with German and international academics at all hours of the day. Maxvorstadt is full of bars, cafés, and restaurants whose environments and prices all cater to a clientele made up mostly of students and faculty
Besides its plethora of lively cafés and trendy bars, Isarvorstadt is also home to the Gärtnerplatz (Garden Square), where the famous Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz (State Theater) is located. By day the area is bustling with students and business people alike who stop by to do a little shopping at independent designer boutiques and sip cappuccinos at outdoor cafés. Most of these cafés in Isarvorstadt turn into buzzing bars at night, packed with hip and
Glockenbach is less of a neighborhood than it is a distinctive enclave within Isarvorstadt, and though the area itself may be small, it still enjoys a reputation as one of the hippest and most alternative corners in Munich. By day, the neighborhood teems with a hip young crowd and international students who gather to chat about politics and culture over coffee at the many quaint cafés. A large contingent of artsy and alternative types, not to mention the
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