Stachus Passagen (Do not Smoke)

Stachus Passagen: Do not smoke, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Please do not smoke when you visit the Stachus Passagen. Moreover you aren't allowed to take photos.

Karolinenplatz (Obelisk)

Karolinen Platz, Obelisk, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Daffoldis in front of the obelisk (Karolinenplatz). This obelisk is a memorial of the bavarian soldiers who lost their lifes in Napoleons Russian compaign (1812)

St. Benno Fountain

St. Benno Fountain, Frauenkirche, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

St. Benno Fountain is nearby the famous Frauenkirche on the Frauensquare. It was built in 1972 by Josef Henselmann.

Mae West Sculpture (Effner Platz)

Mae West (Effner Platz), München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

This sculpture is called Mae West and stands on Effner Platz to symbolize the traffic on this highly-frequented square in Munich.

Chestnut Tree (Blossom)

Chestnut Tree, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Typically for Munich are the thousands of chestnut trees. In spring time they have a lot of white blossoms.

European Patent Office (2)

European Patent Office, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

The European Patent Office seen from the Isar near Reichenbachbridge.

Maypole

Maypole, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Maypole set-up on 1st of May. Customes with a long tradtion .

Propyläen (Königs Platz)

Propyläen (Königs Platz), München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Leo von Klenze (Architect) created the Propyläen on the Königsplatz. This monument is dedicated to the greek struggle for freedom. Its architecture is leaned on the Athens Acropolis.

Traditional Costumes

Traditional Bavarian Costumes, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Two men dressed in their traditional costumes waiting for the beginning of the Oktoberfest parade.

Olympic Stadium (Clock)

Olympic Stadium Clock, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

The clock above the notice board in the Olympic Stadium.

Viktuals Market (Roider Jackl)

Viktuals Market Statue Roider Jackl, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

There are 6 statues (small fountains) standing on the Viktuals Market. This one shows Roider Jackl, a bavarian folk singer. He was famous for his satirical songs (so called Gstanzl) in the 1950s.

S-Bahn Station Riem

S-Bahn Station Riem, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

S-Bahn Station Munich Riem. It was opened in 1871.

Heizkraftwerk Süd (Thermal Power Station)

Heizkraftwerk Süd, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Heizkraftwerk Süd shot from Reichenbachbridge.

BMW World (Security Cam)

BMW World, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

BMW World is a secure place.

Synagogue

Synagogue, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Synagogue near the city center (St.-Jakobs-Square).

Skyline

Skyline, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Munichs skyline sawn from English Garden (Monopteros).

Spring

Spring, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

Old fashioned woodcart with nice flowers standing next to Wiener Platz

Olympic Lake

Olympic Lake, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

The Olympic Lake.

Luitpoldbridge Statue

Liutpoldbridge Statue, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

One of 4 statues at the Luitpoldbridge symbolizing the 4 bavarian tribes. This picture shows "Pfalz". In the background you can see the Friedensengel.

Police

Police, München, Munich, squaremunich, Tore Christianson

What would Munich be without its police?