{"id":11581,"date":"2018-10-03T12:30:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T17:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traun-photo.com\/dan\/?p=11581"},"modified":"2018-10-06T14:34:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-06T19:34:08","slug":"germany-munich-day-3-bravaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/traun-photo.com\/dan\/germany-munich-day-3-bravaria\/","title":{"rendered":"GERMANY – Munich, Day 3 #bavaria"},"content":{"rendered":"

Munich<\/h1>\n

We selected Le Meridian<\/a> hotel because it was one of very few that had AC.\u00a0 It’s close proximity to the Munich Hauptbahnhof (transportation station) was an obvious plus as well.\u00a0 This was important given our plans for day trips outside of Munich by rail travel.\u00a0 The added bonus was the convenience stores and food vendors.\u00a0 Each morning, breakfast was a short walk away.\u00a0 The pretzel with butter and sliced Camembert cheese was an instant favorite and breakfast for most of the week.\u00a0 At\u00a0\u20ac2.70 it was hard to beat.\u00a0 Pair that with a hot cup of coffee or even a beer and you are set for the morning.<\/p>\n

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Day 3 -Bayerstra\u00dfe Stroll –
\nMarienplatz & Glockenspiel<\/h2>\n

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Our first full day in Munich.\u00a0 We made our way along Bayerstra\u00dfe toward\u00a0Marienplatz to see\u00a0Rathaus-Glockenspiel.\u00a0 Marienplatz is the central square in Old Town.\u00a0 The magnificent neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus is absolutely stunning to experience in person.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Rathaus-Glockenspiel\u00a0of\u00a0Munich\u00a0is a tourist attraction in\u00a0Marienplatz, the heart of\u00a0Munich.<\/sup><\/p>\n

Part of the second construction phase of the\u00a0New Town Hall, it dates from 1908. Every day at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. it chimes and re-enacts two stories from the 16th century to the amusement of mass crowds of tourists and locals. It consists of 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures.<\/p>\n

The top half\u00a0of the Glockenspiel<\/h4>\n

It tells the story of the marriage of the local\u00a0Duke Wilhelm V\u00a0to\u00a0Renata of Lorraine. In honor of the happy couple there is a joust with life-sized knights on horseback representing\u00a0Bavaria\u00a0and Lothringen . The\u00a0Bavarian\u00a0knight\u00a0wins every time, of course.<\/sup><\/p>\n

The bottom half\u00a0of the Glockenspiel<\/h4>\n

Tells the second story: Sch\u00e4fflertanz . According to myth, 1517 was a year of plague in Munich. The coopers are said to have danced through the streets to “bring fresh vitality to fearful dispositions.” The coopers remained loyal to the duke, and their dance came to symbolize perseverance and loyalty to authority through difficult times. By tradition, the dance is performed in Munich every seven years. This was described in 1700 as “an age-old custom”, but the current dance was defined only in 1871. The dance can be seen during\u00a0Fasching.<\/sup><\/p>\n

The whole show lasts somewhere between 12 and 15 minutes long depending on which tune it plays that day. At the very end of the show, a very small golden rooster at the top of the Glockenspiel chirps quietly three times, marking the end of the spectacle. – wikipedia<\/sup><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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There is so much to see in and around the town center.\u00a0 It is very much alive with activity, tourist and locals alike.\u00a0 The Town Hall itself was spectacular; very ornate.\u00a0 There is quite a variety of gargoyles all over the structure.\u00a0 The sculptures and fountains in the square were quite interesting as well.<\/p>\n

Early dinner at\u00a0Kilian’s Irish Pub.<\/a>\u00a0 The food was wonderful.\u00a0 The salad was Baked Goats Cheese and Figs with Rocket and Baby Spinach, with blanched Asparagus, Mixed Olives, Sun-dried Tomatoes with Balsamic Dressing.\u00a0 The Gnocchi was prepared with Sauteed Spinach in a Creamy Pumpkin Garlic Sauce with Goats Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts.<\/p>\n

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EXTRA<\/h2>\n