Bavaria is one of the richest lands in Germany, with magnificent natural beauties, historical and religious monuments, architectural sights, thanks to which millions of tourists come here every year.

Here you can see the charming charm of antiquity and ultra-modern technical and industrial complexes, recall the famous German romanticism and the courage of medieval knights. What exactly can you see in Bavaria?

TOP 12 attractions in Bavaria

We invite you to familiarize yourself with brief description and photos of the most famous sights of Bavaria and its capital - Munich. And in more detail you can see everything, having arrived on vacation in this wonderful federal land.

This is the main square of Munich, from which most city tours start. In the middle of the square there is a column, on top of which there is a statue of the Virgin Mary, Marienplatz is named in her honor.

On the square you can see the Old and New Town Halls, built in the German Gothic style. Periodically, at the New Town Hall, dolls begin to perform scenes from the history of Bavaria and ancient Munich. And in the Old Town Hall you can see the toy museum.

This cathedral is located next to Marienplatz. It was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style, has a height of more than a hundred meters and can accommodate several thousand parishioners. The cathedral is the burial place for all representatives of the royal family of Wittelsbach.

Interestingly, during the Second World War, he practically did not suffer from the bombing. Only skillful patterned stained-glass windows on the windows perished. On one of the paths near the church, you can find a deep imprint, it is believed that it was left by the foot of the devil.

This is the largest palace complex in Europe, once belonging to the Wittelsbach family, who ruled in Bavaria for more than seven centuries. In one of the halls of Nymphenburg, the famous Gallery of Beauties is exhibited.

The artist Stiller painted portraits of the most beautiful women of the 19th century, in his opinion, not only from the nobility, but also from the common people. Among them is a portrait of Amalia Krudener, with whom the Russian poet Tyutchev was hopelessly in love.

This and the whole of Bavaria is also a mandatory item in excursion tours. The famous Hofbräuhaus beer house is located in Munich, where all the celebrities of their time, from Mozart to Lenin, visited.

At first it was the Wittelsbach Court Brewery, where only the king, his retinue and close associates could come. And only in the 20s of the XIX century it opened its doors to ordinary people. The beer menu includes only beer and national German dishes.

This brewery festival is known all over the world and takes place in Munich in September and early October every year. This is a real beer carnival that will wrap the guests of Bavaria in its arms, treat you with beer and traditional cuisine of these places.

Bavarians wear their national clothes to Oktoberfest and compete in the amount of beer drunk during the day. Beer is served here with no less delicious pork knuckle, sauerkraut, Bavarian sausages, etc. Book a hotel room in advance.

This castle, built in the second half of the 19th century, is located near the city of Füssen. It stands on a high rock, so outwardly it seems to be floating in the clouds, symbolizing German romanticism. Translated from German, the castle is called the New Swan Rock.

- magical landscapes, but they would be so beautiful without cozy cities in mountain valleys, fairy-tale castles hidden from human eyes among rocks or on an island, luxurious palaces in medieval cities.

Sights of Bavaria

The free state in the southeast of Germany is considered a tourist Mecca, the focus of all the "best". Here are high-class ski resorts, developed infrastructure, picturesque terrain, original traditions.

Many attractions are associated with brewing. Here, this drink is very much loved and its production is taken responsibly. For centuries, honed technologies are kept secret and only by visiting Bavaria you can taste real Bavarian beer. Not the last place in brewing is occupied by monks, but that's another story.

Apart from beer and natural beauties What else is Bavaria famous for? Sights historical and architectural. For example, the Castles of the "Mad" King Ludwig II, where they conduct excursions all year round. These palaces descended from fabulous illustrations amaze with their scale and original architecture. They are especially beautiful from afar - some are surrounded by mountains and a green carpet of trees, others are surrounded by a luxurious park. The history of the creation of each of them is fascinating, you will not regret signing up for a tour of the Bavarian Castles.

Everyone knows the city of Nuremberg, but few people know about its history and interesting places, sights and monuments of history. For example, about the "historical mile" - a route compiled for tourists in order to cover the maximum number of significant places in the city.

Did you know about "City of Christmas". In Rothenburg ob der Tauber there is a museum where for 12 months a year a Christmas atmosphere reigns, created by hundreds of lights, toys and other paraphernalia. There are truly valuable specimens here, such as nativity figures from all over Europe.

In Bavaria, there are quite a few places associated with Hitler and Nazi ideology. Excursions on this subject are held frequently.

How not to get lost in abundance?

As you can see, the sights of Bavaria are quite diverse and, depending on preferences and interests, everyone can find something to do:

• Skiing;
• Beer tasting in the monastery;
• Excursion to significant places of the times of German Nazism;
• Visit to the BMW Museum in Munich;
• Visit to the "City of Violins";
• Walk along the gorge Partnakh.

Among all this, it is impossible to single out the main attractions of Bavaria, but having gone on a tour of Bavaria, you can highlight those for yourself. To start a trip, you can use the search on the topic “Sights of Bavaria description” and highlight places of interest, but it is better to contact a specialist.

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Bamberg is by far the most beautiful city in Bavaria, among those that I have ever seen. Even despite the rain that traditionally haunts me on all my travels in Germany.
There is more, of course - but this is the Bodensee - a separate place beyond time and comparison with anything else. And the rest - this is not pretentious Munich, not restored Nuremberg and not modest Würzburg - The whole old city, more than 1200 buildings of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is definitely worth a visit.

The town is small and is located on one of the corners of the triangle - Würzburg-Nuremberg-Bamberg :) The distance between them is small - about 45 minutes by train - so it's worth stopping there for the weekend and seeing all three cities in two days. Among all cities, Bamberg deserves to be given more time than others. Even for me, accustomed to high-speed raids on cities, it took 5 hours. Five hours for a small city of 70,000! And this is not going anywhere - so, overview. So a backpack on your shoulders - and go.

The city stands on seven hills - but the elevation changes are small - so it's easy to walk, you don't have to worry. As befits a decent city - information support is very large and is everywhere tourist maps and pointers. Approximate route For sightseeing tour is:

1 Rathaus
2 Grüner Markt and St. Martin Kirche
3 Beginning of the old town
4 Old Town Hall and numerous bridges
5 Altstadt
6 Domplatz with cathedral, new residence, courtyards And
7 Rosary
8 Michaelsberg with Sankt Michael Kirche and
9 Small landscape park
10 Jakobsberg with Jakobskirche
11 Karmelitenkloster
12 Frauenkirche
13 The area from which the Bischofsmühlbrücke bridge starts, leading to
14 Tourist Information and another Rosary.

So, according to the purchased tickets, the trip should start from Grüner Markt - the green market, and Rathaus - the town hall. There is rain, there are no tourists - so you can almost normally take pictures from under an umbrella.

Of course, there are few tourists, but usually there are many more. So you can just blend in with the crowd and move towards the old town hall.

The town hall itself consists of the main building, beautifully painted and a small extension, illegally skillfully erected on a small island:

After crossing the bridge, we get to Altstadt - Old city:

There will still be time to walk along it, but for now it’s worth turning around 180 degrees, photographing the town hall again and walking along the numerous bridges from which picturesque views open:

Ducks are considered a symbol of the city, and this is not surprising, there are a lot of them in numerous channels:

Having crossed the bridge back, diving into one of the many lanes, we return back to go to the town hall from the other side and capture the picturesque embankment:

And then you can safely walk around the old town and slowly go to Domplatz, the story of which will be in the next part.

Picturesque enjoys great love among tourists. Only here you can see the ancient Gothic cathedrals, bright baroque houses and fabulous castles towering on the rocks above the alpine meadows. So what to see in Bavaria?

The capital of this vast region is, famous, first of all, for its beer festival - Oktoberfest. However, Munich has many other attractions and attractions. The symbol of the city is the graceful Frauenkirche church with two twin bell towers. There is also a luxurious art gallery in Munich - the Alte Pinakothek. It is also worth going to the Nymphenburg suburb of Munich and visiting the old baroque palace with a huge park.

North of Munich is located, the city of the great German artist Albrecht Dürer. It is also worth visiting the toy museum here, admiring the old wooden houses, which contrast so much with the powerful city gates, and, of course, go to the Gothic Frauenkirche church. And even north of Nuremberg is located, famous for its luxurious baroque residence of bishops.

You can not ignore the town, standing on seven hills and famous for its excellent beer. Here, even the museum of the Franconian brewery is located in the building of a former monastery. It is also worth visiting the picturesque old town hall built in the middle of the river. Not far from Bamberg is another curious city - where the great composer Richard Wagner lived for many years.

The luxurious Neuschwanstein Palace, built by the mad King Ludwig in the mountains, is also associated with the name of Wagner. And opposite it rises another, more ancient Hohenschwangau castle. Both of these stunning buildings are now open to the public.

It is also worth visiting one of the oldest cities– Augsburg and visit the picturesque settlements of Regensburg and Rothenburg. And at the very border with the popular mountain resort Garmisch-Partenkirchen, famous for its amazing village. By the way, this is where the ascent to the most high mountain Germany - the majestic Zugspitze.

TOP 15 attractions in Bavaria

It is quite difficult to list all the beauties of Munich - it is a huge city with many museums, palaces and churches. However, the main attractions are concentrated near central square city ​​- Marienplatz.

• The symbol of Munich is the Frauenkirche, built in the Gothic style. In her appearance two twin bell towers, crowned with a funny green onion dome, stand out in particular.
• Opposite the cathedral is the luxurious neo-Gothic New Town Hall. An amazing clock with figurines is installed on its central tower, playing a whole quarter-hour-long performance. It is worth climbing to the top of the tower - it offers stunning views of Munich.
• The old town hall is a little further. The appearance of this curious building intertwined elements of the late Gothic and the Renaissance. Now it houses a stunning toy museum, the collection of which includes old railways, teddy bears and even the famous Barbie doll. Adjacent to the Old Town Hall oldest church Munich - "Old Peter".
• And on the opposite side of the Frauenkirche is the monumental baroque church of St. Michael, in the appearance of which an unusual triangular facade, decorated with numerous elegant sculptures, stands out. Kings of Bavaria are buried in this temple, including the infamous Ludwig II.
• To the south of Marienplatz is the Azamkirche, named after its owner-architects. It is inscribed in neighboring houses, but at the same time it is distinguished by a luxurious baroque interior. Azamkirche is considered the most beautiful church in the city.
• And to the north of Marienplatz is a huge Royal residence, converted into a museum. It is worth visiting the personal chapels of the Bavarian kings, the Nibelungen Halls, whose walls are decorated with scenes from this legendary epic, as well as the palace treasury, which displays jewelry and royal regalia.
• The most visited museum in Munich is the Alte Pinakothek, a collection of old masters. Here you can see the masterpieces of the greatest artists - El Greco, Peter Paul Rubens, Albrecht Durer, Rembrandt and Titian. The gallery is housed in a spacious Renaissance building.
• Less than ten kilometers from the city center is the huge palace and park complex Nymphenburg. Inside this Baroque palace, the Beauty Gallery is of particular interest, where you can admire the most beautiful girls of that era. The palace itself is surrounded by a luxurious park, smoothly flowing into a picturesque Botanical Garden with greenhouses and ponds. You can get to Nymphenburg by city tram or S-Bahn train.

There are many other interesting museums in Munich - the technical German Museum located on the island, the Neue Pinakothek, which presents modern art, and many others. It is also worth taking a walk in the English Park and, if time permits, watching a football match at the luxurious modern Allianz Arena stadium.

Neuschwanstein Castle seems to have stepped out of the pages of a fairy tale. This is one of the most famous buildings around the world, attracting millions of tourists.

This pale limestone castle was built on a hill by the mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria, inspired by the music of Richard Wagner. In the appearance of the castle, pretty turrets, powerful gates of the main entrance and two-story covered galleries that make up the courtyard of the castle stand out.

The premises of Neuschwanstein Castle are open to tourists. Luxurious decoration has been preserved here, including curious frescoes depicting scenes from Germanic myths, including the famous Legend of the Nibelungen. The throne room, more reminiscent of a temple, is especially rich. Its floor is made of mosaics, and the gilded ceiling is supported by thin columns of marble and lapis lazuli.

best view to Neuschwanstein opens from the Marienbrücke bridge, passing over the gorge and connecting it with the nearest village and other beautiful castle– Hohenschwangau, where the future King Ludwig grew up. It is worth noting that many other curious palaces and castles of Ludwig II have been preserved in Bavaria.

The luxurious castle of Hohenschwangau is located opposite the famous Neuschwanstein. It was built by the father of the infamous King Ludwig II - Maximilian. In the appearance of this powerful neo-Gothic building, four symmetrical crenellated towers bordering the donjon stand out.

The castle stands in a very picturesque place- on a hill, surrounded by two lakes - Alpsee and Schwansee. Previously, an older building, dating back to the 12th century, stood here, but by XIX century only ruins remained of it. Therefore, in the thirties, the future king Maximilian built a romantic palace on this hill, where the same Ludwig grew up, who later built the beautiful Neuschwanstein castle next door.

The interior of Hohenschwangau is open to tourists. Of particular interest is the Hall of the Swan Knight, whose walls are decorated with the most elaborate frescoes retelling the legend of Lohengrin, the famous hero later sung by Richard Wagner. The queen's bedroom is unexpectedly furnished in an oriental style, and in the castle chapel you can see two Russian icons donated by Emperor Alexander II.

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles are located on the very border with Austria and are part of the village of Schwangau, which houses many hotels and health-improving complexes. nearest major locality- the town of Füssen, famous for its medieval abbey of St. Magnus, smoothly flowing into a luxurious episcopal palace.

Nuremberg is located in the heart of Franconia and 150 kilometers north of Munich. It was here that the great German artist Albrecht Dürer was born and died. Now this wooden half-timbered house houses a museum of the famous painter.

The symbol of Nuremberg is its powerful city gates, which have been preserved since the 15th century. The oldest city church - the Basilica of St. Sebald - is a powerful building in the Romanesque style with attached galleries and magnificent Gothic turrets of the 15th century. Inside, many monuments of sacred art have been preserved, as well as the monumental tomb of the patron saint of the church, made of silver. And the churches of St. Lawrence and Frauenkirche are masterpieces of Gothic architecture. Both have preserved unique interior decoration, and on the facade of the Frauenkirche church you can see an old clock with figures that “come to life” every noon.

There are many museums in Nuremberg: the amazing Toy Museum, where you can admire old doll houses, and the huge German National Museum housed in a former Carthusian monastery. Here you can see ancient medieval artifacts, including a brooch of the 5th century and the cover of the Golden Gospel, paintings by the Old Masters - Albrecht Dürer and Hans Holbein, and the achievements of science and technology of the era of the Great geographical discoveries.

And on a hill above the city rises the ancient Kaiserburg fortress - the oldest building in Nuremberg. Its pentagonal tower was built in 1040. Now these pretty half-timbered houses house a youth hostel, and the residence itself houses a historical museum.

Not far from Nuremberg lies the quiet university town of Würzburg. However, in the past, the residence of the powerful rulers of the city, the prince-bishops, was located here. Now this spacious palace complex is open to tourists.

The residence itself was built in the Baroque style in the twenties of the XVIII century. Many Bavarian kings lived here, and Napoleon Bonaparte also stayed here. The interior design of the residence is amazing - it is made in the refined style of the Rococo era and is distinguished by its monumentality and richness of decor. It is especially worth paying attention to the huge baroque staircase and frescoes by the Italian painter Gianbattista Tiepolo.

In Würzburg, the previous building of the residence of the prince-bishops, the Würzburg fortress, towering over the city, has also been preserved. This ancient castle has been completely rebuilt in the Renaissance style. Now it houses the historical museum of the region. It is worth noting Cathedral Würzburg, considered one of the largest Romanesque buildings. It was erected in the 11th-12th centuries and four graceful turrets stand out in its appearance.

Augsburg was founded before the birth of Christ by order of Emperor Augustus, after whom he received his name. It is one of the oldest cities in all of Germany. Augsburg is a very green city, there are many parks, and it stands on three rivers at once, connected by several canals.

The main attraction of the city is the Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This powerful building has been preserved since the 9th century. Typical elements of the Romanesque style stand out in its appearance. Inside the temple, you can see ancient stained-glass windows of the 12th century, and a painting by the great artist Hans Holbein is placed in the altar.

There are also many picturesque old houses of the 15th-16th centuries in Augsburg, in one of which the famous German playwright Bertolt Brecht was born. Also worth noting is the grandiose town hall, built in the 17th century and luxuriously decorated. It is widely known for its huge Golden Hall, which occupies two floors at once.

The architectural appearance of Augsburg is complemented by a variety of churches with funny onion-shaped domes, numerous fountains and powerful city gates - the remains of ancient fortifications.

Standing on the banks of the Danube, the town of Regensburg has a rich history - for a long time a Roman military camp was located here, traces of which have survived to this day. Of greatest interest are the sights of the Old Town, included in the list of objects world heritage UNESCO.

• The cathedral is considered a masterpiece of German Gothic. Its construction lasted from the 13th to the 17th century, with two ornate spiers added in the middle of the 19th century. One of the chapels of the cathedral has been preserved since the 8th century. Inside the cathedral, you can see ancient stained-glass windows and luxurious stucco work from the Rococo era, and a collection of bishops' vestments is on display in the treasury.
• Not far from the cathedral is the Old Town Hall, in the appearance of which elements of both Gothic and later Baroque styles are surprisingly intertwined. Now this pretty building houses a curious historical museum, during which you can even go down to the frightening city prison.
• Located in a remote part of the Old City ancient church St. James, also called the Scottish Temple. This 11th-century basilica previously belonged to an Irish Benedictine abbey. In its appearance, two symmetrical towers and an amazing northern portal, decorated with mysterious sculptural groups, stand out in particular.
• At the southern end of the Old City is an amazing architectural complex, which combines the ancient abbey of St. Emmeram and the palace of the Dukes of Thurn und Taxis. An old library with exquisite frescoes, a luxurious Gothic gallery and a family crypt are open to the public.

The entrance to the Old City is carried out along the ancient Stone Bridge, built in the middle of the XII century. And ten kilometers east of Regensburg is a curious monument called Walhalla - this luxurious neoclassical building repeats the outlines of an ancient Greek temple and serves as a hall of fame. Here are the busts prominent people German origin, among which you can find the Empress Catherine II.

The charming city of Rothenburg is located on the border of two lands - Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Many old buildings and funny half-timbered houses have been preserved here. It is also worth noting the huge Gothic church of St. James, in the altar of which a sacred relic is kept - a crystal capsule with drops of the blood of Jesus Christ. And the city hall partially absorbed the features of the Gothic architectural style, and the more artsy Renaissance style. At the top of the snow-white belfry of the town hall there is Observation deck.

There are several interesting museums in Rotenburg: in the center of the city there is the Christmas Museum, which is so different from each other with bright nativity scenes, and the Museum of Medieval Criminalistics, where you can see terrible instruments of torture. The Museum of the Imperial City is located in the old building of the convent of the XIII century; His collection includes ancient objects of culture and everyday life. And in order to fully immerse yourself in the world of the Middle Ages, you need to visit the Craftsmen's House, built back in 1270. It consists of 12 rooms, accurately reproducing the interior of a city house.

Around Rothenburg, the remains of the city fortifications are partially preserved, as well as several powerful gates, behind which the picturesque Burggarten castle garden is located. From here you can enjoy stunning views of Rothenburg and the Tauber River.

The picturesque town of Bamberg stands on seven hills. It was miraculously undamaged during air raids during World War II, so the local architecture is of particular interest due to its authenticity. The main attractions are concentrated on the central square of Bamberg - Domplatz.

• The cathedral is considered a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Its modern building dates back to the 13th century. Its exterior is dominated by four Gothic towers, each 81 meters high. Inside the cathedral are buried German kings and Pope Clement II - the only pontiff who found his final resting place in Germany.
• At the entrance to the cathedral, you should pay attention to the curious sculpture of the Bamberg Horseman. According to legend, he depicts the Hungarian king St. Stephen. The cathedral also has a museum, the collection of which includes ancient church utensils, the treasury of the archbishops and royal vestments.
• Opposite the cathedral there are two buildings of the residence of bishops at once. The old residence was in the former fortress, and now it is located here Historical Museum, where an exhibition of Christmas paintings and nativity scenes takes place. And the pearl of the museum's collection are the huge Bamberg idols, whose age exceeds two thousand years.
• The new residence is a luxurious building in the Baroque style. Its interiors are richly decorated with frescoes and marble, and the Mirror Room also leaves a unique impression. An art gallery is open in a separate wing of the New Residence, where you can admire the masterpieces of the Old Masters, and a cozy park with a rose garden is laid out around the palace.

Mount Michelsberg rises above the Domplatze square, at the top of which there is a medieval monastery of the 11th century. Now there is a curious museum of the Franconian brewery, which fully demonstrates the process of making beer. And the main attraction of Bamberg is its unique Old Town Hall, located on artificial island in the middle of the river. It seems as if this pretty Gothic building is floating above the water. Now the Museum of Ceramics and Porcelain is located here, the oldest exhibits of which date back to antiquity.

The small town of Bayreuth is located 50 kilometers east of Bamberg. Its history is inextricably linked with the life of the great composer Richard Wagner. There are many music festivals here, for which special amazing theaters were built. The luxurious Margravial Opera House is considered a pearl of the Baroque and is distinguished by the richness of its interiors. The pretty Festival Theatre, located a couple of kilometers from the city center, is finished with wood and surrounded by a picturesque park.

In Bayreuth, it is also worth visiting Villa Wanfried, the house-museum of the famous Wagner. Franz Liszt, the father of Wagner's wife, lived next door. The city also has many other museums and parks; there is even a botanical garden, a zoo and a sanatorium with thermal springs.

And twenty kilometers north of Bayreuth is another cozy town - Kulmbach. It is famous for its beer festivals, as well as the powerful Plassenburg fortress, towering on a hill. The modern building, made in the style of the Renaissance, is a huge castle surrounded by four thick bastions. Now a historical, landscape and military museum is open here, among the exhibits of which a collection of ancient weapons stands out. Also, unique interiors and furniture of the 16th century and an amazing collection of pewter figurines have been preserved here.

Passau is considered the Bavarian Venice - this city, located at the very border with Austria, stands on three rivers at once. Its architectural appearance is made mainly in the Baroque style, however, older narrow medieval streets and even part of the city fortifications have been preserved here. Especially worth noting is the graceful Gothic turret, standing on the very bank of the Inn River.

St. Stephen's Cathedral is called the pearl of the Baroque. He is also known for his huge organ - the largest in the whole. Opposite the cathedral is the New Episcopal Residence - a luxurious palace built in the 18th century in the Viennese Baroque style. And on the next street is the Old Town Hall. This unusual building combined several city houses of the 15th century at once. A later neo-Gothic bell tower was added to the town hall.

The Maria Hilfe Bridge, thrown over the Inn, connects the Old Town with a neighboring hill, on top of which there is a cozy abbey, the main church of which is made in the early Baroque style and is distinguished by two twin towers. And from the Danube side, the Old Town of Passau is bordered by another mountain, on the slopes of which there is a huge medieval fortress XIII century. The Cultural and Historical Museum was opened in the castle itself, and at the foot of the hill you can see the tiny chapel of Christ the Savior. The complex also houses an outdoor theater and a high-end restaurant.

luxury palace Linderhof grew out of the tiny hunting lodge of King Maximilian II. This is the only castle of Ludwig II, which was completed during his lifetime.

The interior decoration of this palace is striking in its richness - here you can see bright stucco, gilded decorations, and the walls of one hall are completely hung with tapestries. It is also worth noting the amazing Hall of Mirrors. By the way, the plots of the Linderhof Palace frescoes may seem atypical for King Ludwig II. Instead of epic scenes from German legends, dreamy shepherdesses and funny angels are depicted here, more characteristic of the French style of the Rococo era.

Linderhof Palace is surrounded by a long park with sculptures and a golden fountain in the center. The pearl of the palace is its romantic Venus Grotto - an artificial cave, the height of which reaches 10 meters. Illumination in the grotto is considered one of the first prototypes of modern color music.

Linderhof Palace is located just between the others famous castles– Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein and the popular ski resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

The settlement of Garmisch-Partenkirchen does not even have the status of a city, but it is known throughout the world as a major ski resort. It is located near the border with Austria, surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Alps.

This is the easiest way to get to highest point Germany - the Zugspitze mountains, whose height reaches 2964 meters. First you need to climb the narrow gauge railway, and from there the ascent is already made along cable car. Also worth going down to picturesque gorge Partnachklamm, where you can admire a small waterfall up to 86 meters high. In winter, it freezes, creating a unique natural phenomenon. Near it, by the way, there is a springboard, an old cafe of the thirties and a curious museum dedicated to the 1936 Olympic Games.

The Garmisch-Partenkirchen district offers many comfortable hiking trails passing through picturesque alpine meadows and rising to the snow-covered mountain slopes. There are also several ski resorts, and sometimes you can stumble upon an amazing village, untouched by time. One such striking settlement is Oberammergau.

The colorful village of Oberammergau is one of the most famous in all of Bavaria. This is a rather small settlement - just over five thousand people live here, but it has a rich history.

Oberammergau is of great interest to tourists due to its colorful houses. Almost every building within the city is decorated with a curious painting - scenes from German fairy tales and legends, biblical traditions or simply ornate ornaments are depicted on the snow-white walls.

And every 10 years, the village of Oberammergau turns into the world's largest theater - almost the entire population of the city takes part in a large-scale six-hour performance on the theme of the Passion of Christ. This tradition goes back to the time of the devastating Thirty Years' War - in gratitude for its end, the inhabitants of the settlement vowed to regularly reproduce these tragic biblical events.

The village also has a pretty church of Saints Peter and Paul, decorated with an onion-shaped dome traditional for Bavarian architecture. And a couple of kilometers from Oberammergau is the luxurious baroque monastery of Ettal, which operates a huge brewery and even a small hotel.

Chiemsee is the largest lake in Bavaria, its area reaches 80 square kilometers. This is the perfect place for active rest, hiking, camping and sailing, and in some places even special secluded islands of beaches are equipped.

However, the main attractions of the Chiemsee are two islands: a large "male" (Herreninsel) and a miniature "female" (Fraueninsel). On the first island rises Herrenchiemsee Palace - another luxurious building of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. He intended to build here an exact copy of the famous Parisian Versailles, but did not have time to complete the construction. Here you can see a huge fountain at the entrance to the palace and even visit the Mirror Gallery, which is not much different from the same Versailles Hall. And on the island of Fraueninsel there is a cozy convent founded in the 8th century. Now there is a fish restaurant and, of course, a local brewery.

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In this masterpiece of church architecture of the early 13th century. there is one of the deepest portals in the world - the princely portal Furstentor with figures of apostles and prophets.

Other input ports are also of interest: Adamsport, Marienport.

Inside the cathedral is the tomb of Henry II, who was buried here in 1024. His wife Kunigunde rests nearby.

The most famous equestrian monument - the Bamberg Horseman - is also located in the cathedral. It was installed in 1240 on a console at the entrance to St. George's Choir. Depicts the horseman of the Hungarian King Stephen, cousin of King Henry II.

Regensburg is located in the northernmost bend of the Danube, at the confluence with another river - the Regen.
A large number of churches, houses built in the XIII-XIV centuries. preserved the medieval appearance of the city.

The main attraction is located on the Domplatz square. This is the Cathedral of St. Peter - a stunning building of the XIII century. in gothic style. Its two 105-meter skyward spiers and magnificent western façade make the cathedral one of the finest places of worship in Bavaria.

Not inferior in design and interior. The colorful stained-glass windows of the 14th century are impressive. The sculptural composition depicting scenes of the Annunciation (1280) attracts attention.

Another unique attraction is the 310-meter stone bridge across the Danube, built in the 12th century. and being an engineering marvel of the time.

Mittenwalde

The city of Mittenwalde grew up in the picturesque valley of the Isar. From the south and west it is protected by wooded hills, beyond which the Wetterstein range extends.

The charming city is made by old baroque houses with unique frescoes on the walls.

Mittenwalde is famous for the fact that Matthias Klotz, the founder of the dynasty of violin makers, lived and worked here until his death (died in 1743). A rich experience in the manufacture of bowed instruments is demonstrated today everywhere: from small workshops to the museum of the history of the creation of the violin. Here is a unique collection of tools, numbering more than 200 exhibits, including those made by Klotz himself.

Passau is located near the border with Austria, where the river Inn flows into the Danube. It is famous for the houses of the 17th century, built in the Italian style. They differ in a flat roof and the presence of special structures called buttresses. These architectural details make the structure more stable.
The originality of the city landscape is given by the Oberhaus fortress, the Mariahilf monastery and charming streets leading down to the confluence of two rivers.

On the Domplatz square, with houses built according to all the canons of medieval architecture, St. Stephen's Cathedral also established itself. 1407 dates back to the late Gothic East End, crowned with a dome. In 1678 an excellent baroque nave was added.

Of interest is the Residenzplatz square with old houses and the New Bishop's Palace (New Residence), built in 1772. The palace is a diocesan museum.

Ancient Nuremberg is the second largest Bavarian city. Here is the National German Museum with its many artifacts related to art and culture.

The museum boasts over a million unique exhibits. It houses historical documents and a collection of paintings representing major art movements and schools.

In Nuremberg, be sure to visit the Church of St. Sebald. Built between 1225 and 1273, it is popular for its magnificent Gothic oriental choir. Here is the tomb of St. Sebald, a bronze masterpiece cast in 1519, and the tomb of the Schreyer-Landauer patricians, dating from 1492.

Amberg is still surrounded by medieval walls with towers and gates. Here you can fully enjoy the taste of old Bavaria.

The main attractions of the old part of Amberg are located on market square. An architectural rarity is the building of the town hall of the XIV century. with coffered ceilings of amazing beauty.

Worth a visit is the Church of Saint Martin, built between 1421 and 1483. This is the main religious building in the Gothic style in the Upper Palatinate. The uniqueness of the building is given by a 91-meter tower on the western side. It was built in 1534 and crowned with a majestic monument to Crown Prince Ruprecht Pipan, who died in 1397.

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