7 Tourist Attractions in Munich That Will Blow Your Mind!

By guest writer Laszlo Rozsas

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Going to Munich soon? Looking for the best tourist places to visit? Munich has so much to offer. From majestic historical sights to unexpected, yet extremely popular modern spectacles like live-exit rooms, the tourist attractions in Munich have something for everyone. Don’t believe us? Check out the places below and you won’t be able to refuse a visit.
If you like busy locations with a traditional feel or you enjoy engaging in activities that will certainly blow your mind — Munich is the place to visit. So, open your map and pinpoint this selection of 7 tourist attractions that will leave you speechless and make your holiday one you will never forget:

#1 Marienplatz

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Mary’s Square is Munich’s central square. Similar to other squares around Europe, Marienplatz is surrounded by buildings with great architecture and historical significance. Mary’s Square has been Munich’s central square since 1158.
In the past, it has been used as both a central market and an entertainment hotspot, host to many tournaments. The ambiance of Ancient Europe still infuses this square. History and architecture enthusiasts will greatly appreciate the place, but it will also take a regular spectator’s breath away because of the square’s inspiring atmosphere.

#2 English Garden

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An English-style garden might sound like a strange German tourist site… But, it’s actually more international than the name would suggest. If you would like to enjoy a nice relaxing walk between visiting all the other tourist attractions in Munich, the English Garden's picturesque views provide the perfect occasion to catch your breath. In fact, the English Garden is one of the world’s largest urban parks — even larger than New York’s Central Park.
This is also a great place for photographs professional and amateur. Looking for a place that will fill your Instagram feed? The English Garden will surprise you with a Greek temple, Chinese pagoda and Japanese tea house. The international atmosphere of the place is only one of the reasons why it was awarded Travelers’ Choice Winner by TripAdvisor.

#3 Asam’s Church (Asamkirche)

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Churches are always the favorite place for all of those who enjoy art and history. Adam’s church is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Munich. With its Rococo architecture and motives, the church’s distinguishable style is cherished by historians and tourists.
The church was built in the mid-1700s in the heart of the old town. It’s been praised by many for both its beautiful interior and spectacular exterior.

#4 The Alte Pinakothek

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As the name suggests (English: The Old Pinakothek), this is one of the oldest art galleries in the world. Situated within Munich’s Art Area, a visit to the Alte Pinakothek means you are in for a spectacle. The art gallery houses one of the most famous collections of Old Master paintings in the world. The recommended time for a visit is at least 3 hours, so make sure you schedule your stay with its working hours in mind.
Enjoy some of the world’s most intriguing international art pieces from the 14th through the 18th century. This is one of Munich’s finest cultural attractions, and you shouldn’t miss out!

#5 Alianz Arena

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Moving away from the historical tourist attractions in Munich, Alianz Arena is one of the more modern tourist attractions of the Bavarian town. It was opened in 2005 and has since attracted football fans from all around the world. Apart from being Bayern Munich FC’s home stadium, it is one of the most widely-recognized arenas in the world.
Alianz Arena is the first stadium in the world to have full color-changing color exterior. If you’re looking for a modern place that can blow your mind, or if you simply love football, put the place on your list!

#6 HintQuest

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Looking for something fun and different? HintQuest is not the typical tourist attraction you might imagine when you think of sightseeing hotspots. But this place provides a brand new type of entertainment!
HintQuest is a Real Escape Game that challenges your creativity, imagination and so much more. You are given 60 minutes to work with your friends or strangers to solve all the different challenges and “escape” from the room. Be clever, work well with your team and ride the adrenaline wave! Every minute matters!
Voted # 1in Tourist Attractions in Munich based on feedback, HintQuest is at the top of the summit on TripAdvisor’s website. It’s definitely a place worth checking out and experiencing.

#7 BMW Museum & BMW Welt

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Last but not least, these are two places that we couldn’t separate! For all of you who are into cars and German brands, there’s nothing more distinguishable than BMW.
Located next to the famous BMW tower are two special buildings, and you can’t ask for more — one offers the past and one offers the future of the mega brand. The BMW museum showcases beautiful retro cars, including Rolls Royce, some interesting games and a whole lot of BMW history. Meanwhile, the BMW Welt is the place where you can not only see the most recent BMW cars & motorcycles, but also learn about the design elements and the technology used to create them.
A car enthusiast or not, you will appreciate all the things you can learn there. Who knows, you might even end up buying a new car.
Which of these 7 tourist attractions in Munich do you want to visit? Give us your picks in the comment section below.