Christine in Munchen (Munich)

This visit I actually went around and took some pictures of the sites.  There are a couple famous structures right next to each other.  Construction of the Cathedral of Our Lady started in 1468.  It is a gothic church with two dome towers.  Of course it is under construction/rehabilitation.  I'm sure you are shocked.  But I managed to take a couple of pictures where you can't tell.  Bavaria, Germany (where Munchen is located) is a rather catholic area.  I also saw the Rathaus (town hall).

Cathedral of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) 

Inside the church

Rat House, Glockenspiel

The Glockenspiel plays for tourist at 1100, 1200, and 1700.  I did not know that.  But happened across the show at 1700.  I need a tripod for my ipod.  Really, I think that is the only way to stop it from shaking.  Unless someone has another idea.  In that case, please leave it in the comments.  Danke.

I took some of pictures from the steeple at St. Peter's church.  It was a lot of wooden steps up.  Too many in my opinion.  I was too busy moving and forgot to take any pictures.  But trust me, it was not fun.

Railing where I stood is right under the top clock.

Fest way in the background.  You can see the ferris wheel if you try hard enough.

I also visited the Munchen Residenz.  It is huge with lots of rooms to see.

I loved the treasury.  Really, who doesn't love crowns?

Crown of the English Queen, 1370 (oldest English crown known)

There is a long tour through the Residenz.  The Castle was first built in 1385, but added on to over the centuries.  It was damaged during WWII.  However, it is renovated and refurnished, but not necessarily with the same pieces.  Though much of the artwork was saved.  

Of everything, even the jewels, I wanted to to take this desk with me.

More Neptune.  Remember Athens?

  

Christine

Ps.  As you can see, when I toured some of the sites, it was typical Deutschland with dreary, rainy weather.  No sun.  The day I was outside.  Palace day, mostly inside touring, was beautiful and sunny.  Such luck.  Maybe I need to check the weather as I plan my trips...