
A Monstrous Regiment of Beauties
The Gallery of Beauties was commissioned by King Ludwig I and painted between 1827-1850, mostly by court-appointed painter Joseph Karl Stieler. It features 36 women,
The Gallery of Beauties was commissioned by King Ludwig I and painted between 1827-1850, mostly by court-appointed painter Joseph Karl Stieler. It features 36 women,
Nymphenburg Palace was the main summer residence for the Wittelsbach rulers of Bavaria. It was commissioned by Ferdinand Maria¹, Elector of Bavaria, in 1663. He
The Treasury at the Munich Residenz has an exemplary collection of jewels and pieces of master craftsmanship in gold, precious stones, enamel, and much more.
The Munich Residenz is the former seat of government and royal residence of the Wittelsbach rulers¹ of Bavaria. What began as a small fortress built
All right, we are going to take a break from our regular programming so I can fill you in on some details about Bavaria and
Salt was the white gold of the Middle Ages. It was as valuable to the medieval economy as oil and natural gas are to ours.
Munich is the 3rd largest city in Germany (pop. 1.5 million) and is located in the southeast. It is the capital of the German state
The Viktualienmarkt is a daily market in downtown Munich with 140 stalls and stores that sell a diverse range of goods such as fruits, vegetables,
Oktoberfest reminded me a lot of the Calgary Stampede. There are parades, the city has a general air of celebration surrounding it, everybody dresses up
Oktoberfest is an annual 16-18 day folk festival that has been held in Munich since the early 19th century. It is a celebration of Bavarian
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