Freilichtmuseum Glentleiten situated in the heart of Großweil is one of the largest open-air museums in the Bavarian region. This museum features historic buildings from the rural Bavarian region that were restored and refurbished to educate the generation of today regarding the rural lifestyle of earlier times. Many alpine buildings and attractions like the whetstone making site, saws, mills and blacksmith shops inside Freilichtmuseum Glentleiten are worth exploring. Visiting this museum is a must for those keen on learning about the history of the past generations.
A castle credited to Philip of the Palatinate, the Rennaissance style structure dates back to 1530. After being under the patronage of different rulers, the castle ultimately came under the management of the municipality of Ismaning in 1919 and has been its owner ever since. Today, it serves as a host to the Schlossmuseum Ismaning, which houses artworks of the local artists.
Ubicado frente al Palacio Residenz, el Hofgarten (jardín real) fue construido a pedido del Duque Maximilian I entre 1613 y 1617. Todos los senderos convergen en el pabellón dodecaedro ubicado en el centro del jardín, coronado por una estatua de Diana, uno de los símbolos más reconocidos de Baviera. El Hofgarten está cerrado en dos de sus lados por una serie de arcos originalmente decorados con murales. La única pintura que sobrevivió es la fascinante ilustración de la famila real bávara de Peter von Cornelius.
Uno de los jardines de diseño inglés más viejos y uno de los parques municipales más grandes de Europa, el Englischer Garten, o "Jardín Inglés" en español, es uno de los parques más fascinantes de Múnich. Con una superficie de 3,7 kilómetros cuadrados, este es uno de los parques públicos más grandes del mundo. Entre tanto verde, podrán ver y disfrutar de algunas de las mejores y más arquitectónicamente variadas construcciones de la ciudad. Desde la pagoda china con su jardín de cerveza adjunto hasta el templo griego Monópteros y la casa de té japonesa, el parque está repleto de tesoros y monumentos curiosos. Los arroyos artificiales cruzan los campos del parque y hasta podrán ver surfistas surcando las aguas sin hacer esfuerzo alguno. Con su lago artificial y teatro a cielo abierto, este parque es uno de los mejores centros socioculturales de Múnich.
BMW Welt is one of the defining landmarks of Munich's architectural and technological advancements. An immaculate glass cone design that combines form and function, the center is an exquisite socio-cultural hub used for large-scale exhibitions, meetings, conferences and other major events. Displaying the brilliant cars, this is also the collecting center for BMW buyers, with on-site restaurants and lounges serving delectable cuisine for visitors.
Más ancho que el palacio de Versalles, el Schloss Nymphenburg, o "Palacio de las Ninfas" en español, fue la impresionante residencia de verano de la familia Wittelsbach. Una de las atracciones de interés turístico más visitadas de Múnich, el palacio y sus jardines albergan varios pabellones de distintos estilos. Diseñado por el arquitecto italiano barroco Agostino Barelli, el palacio aún conserva sus habitaciones de estilo barroco y rococó. La Sala de Piedra, muy ornamentada y hecha de mármol pulido, es absolutamente imponente, y la "Schönheitengalerie" ("galería de las bellezas" en español) con sus retratos de 36 mujeres de la zona es simplemente imperdible. En los jardines encontrarán varios palacios más pequeños: el Amalienburg, el Pagodenburg y el Badenburg. El Marstallmuseum propone una exposición bastante grande de carruajes, trineos y vajilla, mientras que la Meditationskapelle (Capilla de la meditación), es el sitio perfecto para descansar y relajarse.
Once an aristocratic palace, thought to have been constructed in about 1726 by Ignaz Anton Gunetzrhainer, Lerchenfeld Palace was destroyed during the War, with just its rococo facade (attributed to Stuber) remaining. In 1958, the palace was beautifully restored by Erwin Schleich. The plaster figures, attributed to Johann Baptist Zimmermann, are especially fine, particularly the Wessobrunner Madonna above the portal. The building now serves as the municipal funeral department.
The Hofkistlerhaus, built in 1730, is one of the splendid buildings in front of Schloß Nymphenburg and houses a small museum devoted to the works of the Munich artist Erwin von Kreibig (1904-61). Shortly before his death, the painter was awarded the prestigious Schwabinger Kunstpreis award. Works by contemporary (local) artists are also displayed in temporary exhibitions. Admission: DEM 3.
More a platform for modern spiritual art than you might expect from the name alone, the exhibitions focus on the parallels between modern art and contemporary philosophical and theological thought. This may sound very modern but the society was founded in 1893 and has its roots in the 19th century layman movement. One can explore the regular but temporary exhibitions to gain more insight into Christian art.
Kunstraum München e.V. is a private association promotes contemporary art in Munich, and originates from an early-1970s private initiative. Since then, a great deal has been done for local artists including the sponsorship of artists and the organization of over 130 exhibitions. In 1996, the association moved from Schwabing to the inner city. The association now boasts over 400 members: temporary exhibitions are organized on a regular basis. Admission is free.
For over 35 years, Galerie Thomas has been dealing with art works from the fields of German expressionism and modern classicism and is one of the leading international galleries in this area. The gallery focuses on works by artists of the groups Blauer Reiter (Blue Rider), Brücke and Bauhaus groups (including Kandinsky, Jawlensky, Macke, Marc, Kirchner, Nolde, Schlemmer and Klee). A further pillar is art from the fifties and sixties by the likes of Nay, Winter and Ackermann. The programme is completed by contemporary artists such as Xenia Hausner, Fernando Botero and Joannis Avramidis.
Exhibitions at this gallery, which was founded in 1991, show works by national and international contemporary artists in the fields of new media, photography, painting, installations and video art. Andreas Binder Gallery is also a major art dealer and provides professional advice. The list of artists exhibiting at the gallery changes constantly, but all are relatively young. The program draws on contemporary mainstream art, and past featured artists include Ruth Biller, Walter Dahn, Tim Maguire, Markus Oehlen, Ursula Rogg and Julio Rondo.