Munich - Seasons Colours, An Autumn's Day Walk
I am sure that you have heard of the famous annual Oktoberfest carnival. Yes, that is the carnival where you get super tall mugs of beer. That very mug can get you talking for hours. Do you know where Oktoberfest is held? In Munich, of course!
Thus, where is Munich, and what are some of Munich’s famous landmarks? Munich is in the state of Bavaria and is the third largest city in Germany. Do names like Siemens and BMW sound familiar? Munich is where the headquarters for both these companies are. This Bavarian city is home to six million people. Do you remember when I talked to you about Munich and Oktoberfest last year? Here is the link to that informative and exciting article on tips for your next Oktoberfest and Bavaria trip.
Guess what, to bid goodbye to the pleasurable summer and colourful fall this year, ReachingDelphi is taking you on a short walk to explore the colours of the third calendar season. Come, join me, as we explore these lovely sights with my friend Babak along the Isar River in Munich.
Munich, we are here once again!
We start our walk at the Marienplatz. What and where is Marienplatz? In just a few words, Marienplatz is the most famous square in Munich. It is one of Munich's most important landmarks. Do be cautious not to step on anyone’s foot or hold someone else’s kid here, as this is a very crowded square. Almost all visitors to this city have come here at least once.
At the square, you will see the New Town Hall, Old Town Hall, the Column of St. Mary and, the very famous Glockenspiel (the tower that houses motorised figurines). The square is a common meeting place and a great spot to have some coffee. I hope you have braved the thousands of cameras that are recording the figurines dance for their next YouTube entry.
Look, my sister and I were here too, at Marienplatz, a couple years earlier. We had fewer wrinkles and more black hair then.
Have you had your cup of coffee? No? Then it’s time to grab a drink because our coffee refuel is the next stop. Babak recommends an Irish coffee and a delicious Torte.
Look, my sister and I were here too, at Marienplatz, a couple years earlier. We had fewer wrinkles and more black hair then.
Back then at MarienPlatz |
Starters - Irish Coffee |
Now we head towards the river. On the way, just for today, you can see many runners on the street. Today is the Munich marathon. This marathon is a full 42.2 km race. The marathon starts at the Coubertinplatz (Olympiastadion /Olympic Stadium) and ends at the Olympiastadion athletics track. Watch out, it’s best not to get in their way.
Plans can be bent, and there is a little detour along the way to show you the famous St Michaels church. This church is located between Karl’s Platz and Marienplatz. It is the largest Renaissance church in Bavaria and was consecrated in 1597.
Keep pace with us. We are now at the Zellstraße.
Look here! From a distance it looks like a Lennon showing a De Niro look alike how to handle the guitar and De Niro returning the favour with some valuable lessons in life of Yesterday, today! 💗
We are at the Isar river. What a beautiful name! Isar is 295 kilometres long and cuts across two countries: Austria and Germany. Along the way, we spotted people swimming, picnicking, painting, napping, fishing and reading.
Just what are they painting here?
I get it now. What a perfect spot for a Caspar David Friedrich moment.
But like this lady here, ‘I can’t take my eyes off you’.
The church you see here is St Luke's. It was built between 1893 and 1896. The St Luke's towers and it's 64ish-meter high domes are prominent features.
The church you see here is St Luke's. It was built between 1893 and 1896. The St Luke's towers and it's 64ish-meter high domes are prominent features.
Let’s keep walking. Mesmerised yet by the autumn shades of yellow, red and green?
I wonder if he caught any fish? If he did, what would he do with it? The river looks like a perfect place to be in today.
Did you find Babak?
The view from where we stand is striking. We see another crossing not too far from where we are. It’s a long walk for me, but it’s worth the steps.
We take one step at a time, soaking in the sun. The crowd gets smaller, but the view remains just as stunning. We stroll along the river bank to the bridge across that we saw earlier and got more pictures of the inky blue Isar and Kabelsteg bridge.
I want to show you another place. Muller’sches Volksbad, an art nouveau style building.
Did you know that Muller’sches Volksbad is a public sauna and bath? It also has an indoor swimming pool. This place is known as the most beautiful bath in Europe. The building complex was built in 1901. Karl Muller donated the building to the city of Munich on the condition that it be used as a pool for the poor.
We finally reach a spot called Vater-Rhein-Brunnen. The fountain you see here was created by Adolf von Hildebrand, a local sculptor. We end our walk here because the evening rays are taking my words away. And here is where I wish to drift away into the fallen evening leaves.
That long walk certainly made you hungry. Babak has some hot rice and tomato stew, if you decided to follow him even further.
Thank you and Danke Schon Babak for taking us on this walk, far far away, and allowing me to put my thoughts into your pictures and videos. It was a kaleidoscopic experience for ReachingDelphi indeed.
Es war ein sehr schöner Abendspaziergang.
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Traveller on location : Babak - Sept 2018
Traveller on location : Babak - Sept 2018
Wowww, thank you Uma. There are many beautiful places in Munich. I'm going to send you more photos and videos from interesting places. hope to see you soon here:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Babak. I look forward to them :-).
DeleteDanke schön Uma, I really like the way you are writing this
ReplyDeleteBitte Schon Max. Glad you liked it.
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