Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
especially for reconstruc-
tions of silent films. Ignaz-
Günther-Haus - a late
Gothic building that was
the home and studio of the
famous Rococo sculptor -
stands on the west side of
the square.
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St-Jakobs-Platz
1 & 15
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Map L5
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www.
juedischeszentrumjakobsplatz.de;
www.stadtmuseum-online.de
Hofbräuhaus
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Sendlinger Straße &
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Hofbräuhaus & Platzl
Sendlinger Tor
For a long time this was one of
the oldest retail strips in the city,
with shops owned by the same
families for generations. In
recent years, Sendlinger Straße
has become more elegant -
and more expensive. If you
prefer a more eclectic
experience, wander into
the adjacent side streets
and lanes, where you
can browse in the many
stores to your heart's
content. Be sure to visit
the two Rococo jewels of
the district - the Asam-
kirche
(see p27 & p40)
and the Asamhaus at Sendlinger
Straße No. 34. Egid Quirin Asam
acquired the building (unfortunately
closed to the public) and adapted it
to his own needs. One of the
windows affords a direct view of
the high altar in the Asamkirche.
A surviving element of the
Munich's most famous pub
dates from 1896 and was origi-
nally the royal court brewery,
founded in 1598 by Wilhelm V.
There is space for 1,000 patrons
on the ground floor, where
Hofbräu is, of course, the
main beverage served -
over 10,000 litres (2,600
gallons) per day. A barrel-
vaulted banquet hall
occupies the second
floor and the complex
also features a beautiful
small beer garden. Walk
through the winding
lanes nearby, such as
Burgstraße, to enjoy one of
Munich's most historic districts.
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Am Platzl 9
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Map M4
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(089) 22 16 76
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www.hofbraeuhaus.de
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Sankt-Jakobs-Platz &
Egid Quirin Asam
Stadtmuseum
Since 2006 Sankt-Jakobs-Platz
has been home to the Jewish
Centre. This comprises the Ohel
Jakob Synagogue
(see p41)
, the
Jüdisches Museum
(see p37)
, and
a community centre. Six buildings
on the square, including the
Marstall (royal stables) and the
former Zeughaus (arsenal), are
occupied by the Stadtmuseum.
It contains several permanent
collections and exhibitions. The
film museum enjoys international
renown
(see p36 & p54)
,
Odeon
The former Odeon at Odeonsplatz
3 was a glamorous concert hall
financed by Ludwig I with funds
taken from the defence fund,
despite resistance from his cabinet.
Built by Klenze in 1828, the building
was destroyed in World War II. After
the war, only the walls surrounding
the inner courtyard were rebuilt to
full height. The complex now
houses the Ministry of the Interior.
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