Germany
June 11th 2026 – on the way to Austria All photos by Hetty
Karlsplatz, better known as Stachus, is formed by the Karlstor gate with a semicircle of buildings on both side, now with a fountain in front. There is a shopping centre underneath.
Palace of Justice – this grand building is opposite Stachus
Neptune Fountain in the Old Botanical Gardens (left)
St Michael’s church (left)
The twin towers of Frauenkirche – 15th century
New Town Hall – completed in 1905
We were here at the right time to hear and see the Glockenspiel play for 15 minutes. First the top characters moved, then the dancers below twirled.
Marienplatz –named for St Mary’s column
has the New Town Hall and the 14th century Old Town Hall with its tower – white buildings on right
St Peter’s church (left)
Alter Hof (right) once an imperial residence
4Max-Joseph-Platz, Residenz Theatre and Opera House
Residenz
Theatinerkirche (Theatine Church) at Odeonsplatz
Hofgarten
