Munich

The global city with a heart, the 3rd largest German city and Europe’s most prosperous one – that’s Munich for you. It is a sophisticated city that enjoys contradicting itself. Where folk traditions ride alongside BMWs and hearty meals share the table with yummy gourmet food. The city is a haven for all sorts of culture and is situated on the river Isar.

The Theatinerkirche

Munich's finest examples of Italian baroque, fluted columns that line the center aisle support the arched ceiling of the nave. Above the ceiling breaks into an open dome, with an ornate gallery decorated with large but graceful statues. The whiteness of the interior is impeccable except for the dark wooden pews and the canopied pulpit.

Bavarian National Museum

Exhibits’ illustrating the art, folklore and cultural history of southern Germany and Bavaria in particular is what deigns this museum. Porcelain, precious glass and an exquisite collection of Jugendstil (Art Deco) items along with cots are there over here.

Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady)

Munich's largest church is affectionately known as Liebfrauenkirche. Workmen and architects who restored the 15th-century Gothic cathedral used whatever remains they could find in the rubble, along with modern innovations. The overall effect of the rebuilt Frauenkirche is strikingly simple, yet dignified. According to legend, the devil was delighted at the notion of hidden windows and stamped in glee at the stupidity of the architect -- you can still see the strange foot like mark called "the devil's step" in the entrance hall.

Peterskirche (St. Peter's Church)

Munich's oldest church known locally as Old Peter has turned over a new leaf, and it's a gold one at that. The white-and-gray interior has been decorated with gilded baroque accents. It contains murals and the gilt-covered and gem-studded skeleton of St. Mundita. Studded with jewels it’s quite a contrasting picture. Climb the tall steeple, and make it worthwhile for you can see as far as the Alps. Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde (Ethnology Museum) This museum has an extensive collection of art and artifacts from all over the world and is one of its kinds in Europe. Particularly interesting is the Peruvian collection; the museum also has exhibitions from other parts of South America, East Asia, and West and Central Africa.