Munich is the capital of the German Federal State of Bavaria, part of Germany. But Munich is distinctly different from Berlin, since it wasn't part of Germany till 1918. Munich beer was brewed by monks ("munichen") who gave the city its name. At 6 million population in the metropolitan region, it is about two thirds as populous as Hyderabad with 8.7 million.
A homeless man sleeping in a sitting position in the subway tunnel.
Contrary to the photo, Munich has the lowest rate of unemployment in Germany (3.6%). It has been rated world wide as the third best at quality of living (after Vienna, and Zurich). Public transport is great, streets are safe, economically, it is the best in Germany. The city is close to the Alps so hiking is easy. And you can go around the city on bicycles. Real estate and rents are however, high.
Living out of a suitcase! I now know what it means.
Marienplatz (Mary's Square). This is one of the oldest squares in Munich from 1158 CE.
Most of these buildings were painstakingly rebuilt in the original style. Munich was subjected to heavy carpet bombing by US and Britain during WWII in direct violation of the Hague Convention, and reduced to rubble. There were 74 air-raids and 41% of the civilian population was forced to leave the city. In a barbaric world, the victors enforce their will.
The column of Mary, built to commemorate freedom from Swedish occupation in the 17th century.
Europe saw a huge number of kings and emperors who were constantly fighting with one another, just as India. At various stages of history, Prussians, Swedes, Dutch, Spanish, English, French, Bavarians, Gauls, Romans, all had their "golden" years, conquered, been conquered, and faded away. What seems to have worked for the European Union is finally a loose federation of states, held together by a unified currency, and within the boundaries of which free movement is possible (Schengen states). Perhaps it is a model for the Indian Union.
Catholic Church at Munich
A shop in the Viktualienmarkt - a daily food market which sells every kind of food
A cheap eatery in the Viktualienmarkt
Bratwurst can cause another Revolt of 1857 if it were served in India!
Bratwurst is a fried sausage, with a combination of pork and beef. I can offend two religions at once by eating it! On the side is tomato sauce, spicy mustard sauce, and a sweet and spicy sauce. Beside the bratwurst is a slice of Leberkas Semmel, which is again corned beef, pork and bacon baked together in a bread pan so it resembles a loaf.
A grocery store in Viktualienmarkt
One more store in Viktualienmarkt! I was taken up the different types of food available! The woman manning (is that an oxymoron?) the store seemed to have given in to her temptations too.
These maypoles seemed to indicate biergartens.
Children are always fun to photograph! Multipole stories seem to be going on here. The two boys at the back talking to each other like adult men, the boy-girl pair at the front who will eventually grow up to date each other, the young girl intent on lifting her heavy bag,and finally, the girl in red in the middle, who was simply staring back at me!
gWines!!!!! There was this huge wine cellar at the basement of Schrannenhelle, an upscale version of the Viktualienmarkt. With all that money, Omar Khayyam would have said, "I often wonder what the vinter buys, one half so precious as the stuff he sells!"
Goodbye!
"Oh threats of hell, and hopes of Paradise!
One thing at least is certain, this life flies!
One thing is certain, and the rest all lies.
The flower that once has blown, forever dies."
(Omar Khayyam)
I seemed to have taken many photos of food and wine - a Dionysian preoccupation.
And excellent Gelato!!! I ate some here.
The Asam Church
The Asam Church from outside
Street performer in Kaufinger Strasse
Kaufinger Strasse
Street performer in Kaufinger Strasse
St. Michael's Church
Hofbräuhaus
Hofbräuhaus - the main building
Hofbräuhaus Beer!
Hofbräuhaus - a music band
Munich National Theatre
Theatine Church of St. Cajetan
Feldherrnhalle in Munich, where Adolf Hitler's followers originally tried to stage a Putsch against the Bavarian state in 1923 (Beer Hall Putsch). He was sent to prison, wrote Mein Kampf, and in 1933 turned it into a memorial for Nazis killed in the failed coup. Everyone passing by had to Sieg Heil and raise their hand in a Nazi salute, so people used a different route!
Dianatempel in Hofgarden
The New Townhall at Marienplatz
A street performer at Kaufinger Strasse
I loved the bright autumn yellows of this tree, near the ticket office of Linderhof Castle
Linderhof Castle
Opposite Linderhof Castle
Walking to Linderhof Castle.
I had to wait for a person to pass by. The scenery needed a person to create interest. I like taking the back of people, so that more people can identify with the subject.
Another view of Linderhof Castle
Hohenschwangau Village with the tale of Red Riding Hood painted on. Most of the houses have murals to identify them, instead of postal addresses.
Hohenschwangau Village
Royal Castle of Neuschwanstein
On the way up to Royal Castle of Neuschwanstein
Hohenschwangau Castle
Augustiner Biergarten
Augustiner Biergarten
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