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

Here you can see the lovely charm of antiquity and ultra-modern technical and industrial complexes, remember the famous German romanticism and the courage of medieval knights. And what exactly can you see in Bavaria?

TOP-12 sights of Bavaria

We suggest that you 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 Munich's main square and is the starting point for most city tours. In the middle of the square there is a column, on top of which there is a statue of the Virgin Mary, in her honor the Marienplatz is named.

On the square you can see the Old and New Town Halls, built in the German Gothic style. From time to time, 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 one hundred meters and can accommodate several thousand parishioners. The cathedral is the burial vault for all members of the Wittelsbach royal family.

Interestingly, during the Second World War, he practically did not suffer from the bombing. Only the skilful 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 devil's foot.

This is the largest palace complex in Europe, once owned by 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 Stilller painted portraits of the most beautiful women in his opinion of the 19th century, 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 must-see in sightseeing tours... The famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall 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 entourage could come. And only in the 20s of the XIX century, it opened its doors to ordinary people. The beer menu only includes beer and national German dishes.

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

Bavarians at Oktoberfest dress up in their national dress and compete for the amount of beer they drink during the day. Beer is served with no less tasty 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 float in the clouds, symbolizing German romanticism. Translated from German, the castle is called the New Swan Cliff.

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

Bavaria landmarks

The Free State in southeastern Germany is considered a tourist Mecca, the focus of all the “best”. There are high-class ski resorts, developed infrastructure, picturesque countryside, original traditions.

Many attractions are associated with brewing. Here they love this drink very much and take responsibility for its production. Technologies perfected for centuries are kept secret and only visiting Bavaria can you taste real Bavarian beer. Monks are not the last in brewing, but that's another story.

Apart from beer and natural beauties What else is Bavaria famous for? Historical and architectural sights. For example, the Castles of the "Mad" King Ludwig II, where excursions are conducted all year round... These palaces, descended from fairy-tale 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 by a magnificent 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 historical monuments. For example, about the "historic mile" - a route designed for tourists to cover the maximum number of significant places in the city.

Did you know about the "City of Christmas"? There is a museum in Rothenburg an der Tauber, where a Christmas atmosphere reigns 12 months a year, created by hundreds of lights, toys and other paraphernalia. There are some truly valuable pieces here, such as nativity scenes from all over Europe.

There are many places in Bavaria associated with Hitler and Nazi ideology. Excursions on this topic are often held.

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 at 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 Partnakh gorge.

Among all this, it is impossible to single out the main attractions of Bavaria, but going on a tour of Bavaria, you can highlight those for yourself. To start your journey, you can use the search on the topic "description of the sights of Bavaria" and highlight the 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 in spite of the rain, which traditionally follows me on all my travels in Germany.
There is, of course, but this Bodensee is a separate place outside of time and comparison with anything else. For the rest, this is not pathetic 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 - this is definitely worth a visit.

The town is small and is located at one of the corners of the triangle - Würzburg-Nuremberg-Bamberg :) The distance between them is small - about 45 minutes by train - so you should give up there on the weekend and see all three cities in two days. Among all the 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 70 thousandth city! And this is not going anywhere - so, clearly. So a backpack on your shoulders - and forward.

The city stands on seven hills - but the elevation differences are small - so walking is easy, 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 this:

1 Rathaus
2 Grüner Markt and St. Martin Kirche
3 The beginning of the old city
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 A small landscape park
10 Jakobsberg with Jakobskirche
11 Karmelitenkloster
12 Frauenkirche
13 Square from which the Bischofsmühlbrücke bridge begins, leading to
14 Tourist Information and another Rosary.

So, according to the purchased tickets, the trip should be started from the Grüner Markt - the green market, and the 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 not many tourists, but usually there are many more. So you can just merge with the crowd and move towards the old town hall.

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

After crossing the bridge, we find ourselves in Altstadt - Old city:

There will still be time to walk along it, but for now it is worth turning 180 degrees, taking another picture of the town hall and walking along the numerous bridges, from which picturesque views open up:

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

Crossing 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 through the old town and slowly go out to Domplatz, the story of which will be in the next part.

Picturesque is very popular among tourists. Only here you can see old Gothic cathedrals, bright Baroque houses and fairytale castles towering on the rocks above alpine meadows... So what to see in Bavaria?

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

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

The town, which stands on seven hills and is famous for its excellent beer, cannot be ignored. Here even the museum of the Franconian brewery is housed in a former monastery. Also worth visiting is the picturesque old town hall built in the middle of the river. Not far from Bamberg there is another curious city - where the great composer Richard Wagner lived for many years.

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

It is also worth stopping by one of the oldest cities- Augsburg and visit the picturesque villages 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 climb to the most high mountain Germany - the majestic Zugspitze.

TOP 15 sights of Bavaria

It is rather 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 not far from central square city ​​- Marienplatz.

• The symbol of Munich is the Frauenkirche church, built in the Gothic style. In her appearance The two twin bell towers, crowned with an amusing green onion dome, stand out in particular.
• Opposite the cathedral is the luxurious neo-Gothic New Town Hall. On its central tower there is an amazing clock with figures playing a whole performance of a quarter of an hour. It is worth climbing to the top of the tower for stunning views of Munich.
• The old town hall is a little further. The exterior of this curious building is intertwined with elements of the late Gothic and Renaissance. It now houses a stunning toy museum with a collection of antique 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 graceful sculptures, stands out. The kings of Bavaria are buried in this temple, including the infamous Ludwig II.
• South of the Marienplatz square is the Azamkirche church, named after its owners-architects. It is inscribed in the neighboring houses, but at the same time it has a luxurious baroque interior. Azamkirche is considered the most beautiful church in the city.
• And to the north of Marienplatz there is a huge Royal Residence, converted into a museum. The private chapels of the Bavarian kings, the Halls of the Nibelungen, whose walls are adorned with scenes from this legendary epic, are worth visiting, as well as the palace treasury, which displays jewelry and regalia of royalty.
• 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 of Nymphenburg. Inside this baroque palace, the Gallery of Beauties is of particular interest, where you can admire the most beautiful girls of that era. The palace itself is surrounded by a magnificent 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 German Technical Museum, located on the island, the New Pinakothek, where contemporary art is presented, 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 seemed to have descended from the pages of a fairy tale. This is one of the most famous buildings all over the world, attracting millions of tourists.

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

The premises of Neuschwanstein Castle are open to tourists. It has preserved luxurious decoration, including curious frescoes depicting scenes from Germanic myths, including the famous Legend of the Nibelungs. The throne room, which is more reminiscent of a temple, is especially rich. It has a mosaic floor and a gilded ceiling supported by slender marble and lapis lazuli columns.

Best view on Neuschwanstein opens from the Marienbrücke bridge, passing over the gorge and connecting it with the nearest village and another 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 survived in Bavaria.

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

The castle stands in a very scenic location- on a hill, surrounded by two lakes - Alpsee and Schwansee. Earlier, there was a more ancient building dating back to the XII century, but by XIX century only ruins remained from it. Therefore, in the thirties, the future king Maximilian built a romantic palace on this hill, where the very same Ludwig grew up, who later built the beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle nearby.

The interior of Hohenschwangau is open to tourists. Of particular interest is the Hall of the Swan Knight, the walls of which are decorated with the most skillful 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, where many hotels and wellness complexes... Nearest major locality- the town of Fussen, famous for its medieval abbey of St. Magnus, flowing smoothly into the 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 Durer 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 gate, which has been preserved since the 15th century. The oldest church in the city, the Basilica of St. Sebald, is a powerful Romanesque structure with attached galleries and splendid Gothic turrets from 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 the Frauenkirche are masterpieces of Gothic architecture. Both have preserved their unique interior decoration, and on the façade of the Frauenkirche church you can see an old clock with figurines that come to life every noon.

Nuremberg has many museums: the amazing Toy Museum, where you can admire the 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 Durer and Hans Holbein, and the achievements of science and technology from the era of the Great geographical discoveries.

And on a hill above the city rises the old fortress Kaiserburg - the oldest building in Nuremberg. Its pentagonal tower was built back 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, it housed the residence of the powerful rulers of the city - the princes-bishops. Now this spacious palace complex is open for tourist visits.

The residence itself was built in the Baroque style in the twenties of the 18th century. Many Bavarian kings lived here, and Napoleon Bonaparte also stayed here. The interior decoration of the residence is amazing - it is made in the refined style of the Rococo era and is distinguished by monumentality and richness of decor. Especially noteworthy are the huge baroque staircase and frescoes by the Italian painter Gianbattista Tiepolo.

In Würzburg, the previous building of the residence of the princes-bishops, the Würzburg fortress, towering over the city, has also been preserved. This ancient castle has been completely rebuilt in the Renaissance style. Now the historical museum of the region is located here. Its useful to note Cathedral Würzburg, considered one of the largest Romanesque buildings. It was erected in the XI-XII centuries and four graceful turrets stand out in its appearance.

Augsburg was founded even before the birth of Christ by order of the emperor Augustus, in whose honor it received its name. It is one of the oldest cities in all of Germany. Augsburg is a very green city, there are many parks, and it itself 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 old stained glass windows from the 12th century, and the altar contains a painting by the great artist Hans Holbein.

There are also many picturesque old houses of the 15th-16th centuries in Augsburg, in one of which the famous German playwright Bertold 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.

The town of Regensburg on the banks of the Danube 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 fanciful 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 old stained glass windows and luxurious stucco moldings from the Rococo era, and the treasury displays a collection of bishops' vestments.
• Not far from the cathedral is the Old Town Hall, in the appearance of which elements of both the Gothic and the later Baroque style are surprisingly intertwined. Now this pretty building houses a curious historical museum, during which you can even go down to the frightening city prison.
• In a remote part of the Old Town is located ancient church St. James, also called the Scottish Temple. This 11th century basilica was previously owned by an Irish Benedictine abbey. In its appearance, two symmetrical towers and an amazing northern portal, decorated with mysterious sculptural groups, stand out.
• At the southern end of the Old Town is an amazing architectural complex, which combines the old abbey of Saint 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 for visiting.

The entrance to the Old Town is carried out along the ancient Stone Bridge, erected in the middle of the 12th century. And ten kilometers east of Regensburg, there is a curious monument called Valhalla - this luxurious neoclassical building repeats the outline of an ancient Greek temple and serves as a hall of fame. Here are the busts outstanding people of German origin, among which you can find the Empress Catherine II.

The charming city of Rothenburg is located on the border of two states - 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 has partially absorbed the features of the Gothic architectural style, and more artsy Renaissance style. At the top of the snow-white bell tower of the town hall is equipped viewpoint.

There are several interesting museums in Rothenburg: in the center of the city are located the Christmas Museum with bright nativity scenes and the Museum of Medieval Forensics, where you can see terrible instruments of torture. The Museum of the Imperial City is housed in an old convent of the 13th 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 must visit the House of Craftsmen, built in 1270. It consists of 12 rooms that faithfully reproduce the interior of a city house.

Around Rothenburg, the remains of the city fortifications have been partially preserved, as well as several powerful gates, behind which the picturesque Burggarten castle garden stretches. It offers stunning views of Rothenburg and the Tauber River.

The picturesque town of Bamberg stands on seven hills. Miraculously, it was not damaged during the air raids during the Second World War, so the local architecture is of particular interest due to its authenticity. The main attractions are concentrated in the central square of Bamberg - Domplatze.

• The cathedral is considered a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Its modern construction 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.
• When entering the cathedral, you should pay attention to the curious sculpture of the Bamberg Horseman. According to legend, he depicts the Hungarian King Stephen Saint. There is also a museum at the cathedral, the collection of which includes old church utensils, a treasury of archbishops and royal vestments.
• Opposite the cathedral there are two buildings of the bishops' residence at once. The old residence was located in a former fortress, and now it is located here Historical Museum, where an exhibition of Christmas paintings and nativity scenes takes place. And the gem of the museum's collection are the huge Bamberg idols, which are more than two thousand years old.
• The new residence is a luxurious baroque building. Its interiors are richly decorated with frescoes and marble, and the Mirror Room also leaves a unique impression. An art gallery has been opened 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 Domplatze square, on top of which there is a medieval monastery of the 11th century. Now there is a curious Franconian brewery museum that fully demonstrates the process of brewing beer. And the main attraction of Bamberg is its unique Old Town Hall, located on an artificial island in the middle of the river. It feels like this pretty Gothic building is floating above the water. Now it houses a museum of ceramics and porcelain, 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. Many music festivals are held here, for which special amazing theaters have been built. The luxurious Margrave Opera House is considered a gem of the Baroque and is distinguished by its rich interiors. The pretty Festival Theater, located a couple of kilometers from the city center, is decorated with wood and surrounded by a picturesque park.

In Bayreuth, it is also worth visiting the Villa Vanfried - the house-museum of the famous Wagner. Ferenc Liszt, the father of Wagner's wife, lived next door. There are also many other museums and parks in the city; there is even a botanical garden, a zoo and a spa resort.

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 perched on a hill. The modern Renaissance building 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. It also has preserved unique interiors and furniture of the 16th century and an amazing collection of pewter figurines.

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 style of the Baroque era, but more ancient 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. It is also known for its huge organ - the largest in the whole. Opposite the cathedral is the New Episcopal Residence - a magnificent palace built in the 18th century in the Viennese Baroque style. And on the next street is the Old Town Hall. This unusual building combines several 15th century town houses at once. A later neo-Gothic bell tower was added to the town hall.

The Maria Hilfe Bridge, thrown across the Inn, connects the Old Town with the 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 a huge medieval fortress XIII century. In the castle itself, the Cultural and Historical Museum was opened, 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 an elite restaurant.

Luxurious 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 wealth - here you can see bright stucco moldings, gilded decorations, and the walls of one hall are completely hung with tapestries. The amazing Hall of Mirrors is also worth noting. By the way, the plots of the frescoes of the Linderhof Palace may seem atypical for King Ludwig II. Instead of epic scenes from Germanic legends, here are depicted dreamy shepherdesses and funny angels, 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 Grotto of Venus - an artificial cave, which reaches a height of 10 meters. The lighting in the grotto is considered one of the first prototypes of modern color music.

Linderhof Palace is located just between the other 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 at the very border with Austria, surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Alps.

It is from here that 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... By the way, there is a springboard, an old cafe from the thirties and an interesting museum dedicated to the 1936 Olympic Games.

The Garmisch-Partenkirchen area offers many convenient hiking trails passing through picturesque alpine meadows and rising to the snow-capped mountain slopes. There are also several ski resorts, and at times you can stumble upon an amazing village, untouched by time. One of these striking settlements 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 thanks to its colorful houses. Almost every building within the city is decorated with an interesting painting - scenes from Germanic fairy tales and legends, biblical traditions or simply ornate ornaments are depicted on the snow-white walls.

And once 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, which is traditional for Bavarian architecture. And a couple of kilometers from Oberammergau is the luxurious Baroque monastery of Ettal, with 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 there are even special secluded islands of beaches.

However, the main attractions of Chiemsee are two islands: the large "male" (Herreninsel) and the miniature "female" (Fraueninsel). On the first island rises the Herrenchiemsee Palace - another magnificent building of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. He intended to build here an exact copy of the famous Parisian Versailles, but did not manage 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 nunnery, 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 from the beginning of the XIII century. there is one of the deepest portals in the world - the princely portal Furstenor with the figures of the apostles and prophets.

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

Inside the cathedral is the tomb of Henry II, who was buried here in 1024. His wife Kunigunda is buried 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 the St. George Choir. Depicts the horseman of the Hungarian king Istvan, 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 at the Domplatz square. This is St. Peter's Cathedral - a stunning 13th century building. in the gothic style. Its two 105-meter sky-high spiers and magnificent western façade make the cathedral one of the finest religious buildings in Bavaria.

The interior is not inferior in design. The colorful stained-glass windows of the 14th century are impressive. Attention is drawn to the sculptural composition depicting scenes of the Annunciation (1280).

Another unique attraction is the 310-meter stone bridge over the Danube, built in the 12th century. and is a marvel of engineering at the time.

Mittenwalde

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

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

Mittenwalde is famous for the fact that the founder of the dynasty of violin makers Matthias Klotz lived and worked here until his death (died in 1743). The 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 instruments, numbering more than 200 exhibits, including those made by Klotz himself.

Passau is located on the border with Austria, where the Inn River 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 cityscape is given by the Oberhaus Fortress, the Mariahilf Monastery and the 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 has also been established. The late Gothic East End, crowned with a dome, dates back to 1407. In 1678 an excellent baroque nave was added.

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

Ancient Nuremberg is the second largest Bavarian city. Here is the National Germanic 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 artistic trends 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-style oriental choir. Here is the tomb of St. Sebald, a masterpiece of bronze, cast in 1519, and the tomb of the patricians of the Schreier-Landauers, 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 14th century town hall building. with coffered ceilings of amazing beauty.

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

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