Tour The Best Museums In Munich

Apr 30,2008 00:00 by shab

Munich is one of the cultural capitals in all of Europe. Its cultural festivals, everyone knows Oktoberfest, and religious tradition makes it a popular place for tourists. What few recognize, however, is the city is full of amazing museums.

One of the best museums in Germany has little to do with history and festivals, but business. The BMW Museum at Petuelring 130 is one of the best places to visit in Munchen. There you can see not just old BMWs, but even some BMWs of the future. This is a perfect stop for the car enthusiast and business-minded tourist alike. If you enjoy the industry of the BMW museum, the Deutsches Museum should be your next stop. It isn't one of Munich's best, but if you like the BMW, you'll love Deutsches. Inside you'll find all you'd ever image from the Age of Machinery, coal mining and even rocketry. This is the world's largest technical museum.

If art is your thing, the Alte Pinakothek has some of the most remarkable European paintings from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century. On display are great works from the Dutch (van der Weyden, Bouts, and Durer) to Flemish greats (Rubens, Van Dyck, and Jordaens). After this European voyage, take an exclusively German look at art at The Neue Pinakothek. The museum was originally opened by King Ludwig I in 1853. It is billed as the most important art museum of art from the 19th century world.

Add these few museums to your trip and you will get more out of Munich than many travelers will ever see. The cultural attractions and festivals are a good start, but add these to your list and your trip to Munich will be complete.