Deutschland Day 2: Munich

Since we were staying in Munich, we realized that we should probably see the city. So we started out the morning of February 18th on a walking tour of the city. We learned about the various sites, the history, and the culture. After our walk, we headed to a restaurant for some lunch before hiking out to the Olympic park. We watched the sun set over the Olympic park and then headed back to the city. During our walk back we did some souvenir shopping and then enjoyed a traditional German meal, complete with beer. 

The Glockenspiel which is the "New Town Hall" of Munich was built in 1908
 and is located in Marienplatz, which is the main square of Munich 

Its clock features 32 life-size figures that reenact marriage
celebration of Duke Wilhelm V, founder of the Hofbrauhaus

Munich Frauenkirche, or the Cathedral of Our Dear Lady

Inside Frauenkirche

It is the cathedral of the archdiocese of Munich

A plaque dedicated to Pope Benedict XVI,
former Archbishop of  Munich

Theatine Church in Munich

National Theatre Munich,
built by King Maximilian I of Bavaria, who's  statue sits in the foreground

The Hofbrauhaus, or Royal Beer Hall,
is tucked into the streets of Munich

Inside the Hofbrauhaus, the long tables await an evening of beer drinking

The chairs display the Hofbrauhaus logo

Me at the Hofbrauhaus

Lunch!
A German Style "Mac and Cheese" with a traditional German Beer

Apparently if you touch the nose of the lion
 on the shield it will bring you good luck!

Inside the Hofgarten, or Court Garden in Munich

Another view of the Theatine Church

View overlooking the city as we climbed over
the hill leading to the Olympic Park

Munich's Olympic Park, built for the 1972 Summer Olympics

BMW tower located just beyond the Olympic Park

The Olympic Tower, stands at about 290 meters

Inside the Olympic Swim

Olympic Stadium

 Why can't all subway stations look like this?

Fresh pretzel and beer as an appetizer 

Dinner (don't worry, that's the same beer)

Dessert!! We all split an apple strudel!!

(That's not my beer... mine was gone at this point!)