Grotto courtyard in Residence, with Perseus Fountain built in 1581

Munich, Days 10 and 11

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October 12th 2007
On this day we began our exploration of Munich, an “old” city that’s actually quite new. Much of Munich was destroyed by bombs in WWII. As the end of the war drew near, the Nazis did not want to show lack of confidence by removing or protecting the city’s art or buildings, so they photographed everything. As the country rebuilt after the war, cities in Germany voted on how they would ... read more

Europe » Germany » Bavaria » Munich

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more