Hello!
I
have never traveled to Bavaria and its center, Munich. If I had the opportunity
to travel to Germany in the future, Munich and its region would be my first
choice. Why? This city seems immensely interesting to me, and here are 15
interesting facts about it that you probably didn't know.
The
cradle of health insurance. In 1884, the world's first state social insurance
system was established in Munich, becoming a model for modern health and
accident insurance worldwide.
A
city without skyscrapers. According to a referendum adopted by Munich
residents, a strict building regulation is in effect in the city, prohibiting
the construction of buildings taller than the towers of the Frauenkirche
cathedral (99 meters).
Surfing
in the city center. The Eisbachwelle river channel in the English Garden
(Englischer Garten) generates a constant 1-meter wave where professional and
amateur surfers ride year-round in the very heart of the Bavarian capital.
The
underground water world. Thousands of kilometers of hidden streams and canals,
called Bachl, flow under Munich's streets; they were formerly used for crafts
and are now a secret urban ecosystem.
The
birthplace of the Nazi movement. Munich was called Hauptstadt der Bewegung
(Capital of the Movement) – it was here that the National Socialist German
Workers' Party (NSDAP) was formed in the 1920s, and the famous Hofbräuhaus beer
hall was the site of Hitler's first major rally.
The
official "Northern Italy" city. Due to its architectural style,
relaxed lifestyle, and mild climate, Munich's residents often affectionately
call their city the "northernmost city of Italy."
The
lost global exhibition tower. In the late 19th century, Munich almost beat
Paris by planning to build a giant glass "Tower of Light"
(Lichtsturm) that would have been taller than the Eiffel Tower, but the project
failed due to financial difficulties.
An
underground subway museum. Munich's subway network (U-Bahn) is famous not only
for its punctuality, but also for the fact that many stations are modern art
installations illuminated with futuristic lights and lined with impressive
tiles.
The
royal beer monopoly. The historic Hofbräuhaus beer hall does not belong to
private business, but directly to the Free State of Bavaria, making the state
one of the largest hospitality sector participants in the region.
The
Schäffler tradition. Every day in the Munich Town Hall tower (Glockenspiel),
figures spin, depicting not only a wedding, but also a special 1517 builders'
dance called Schäfflertanz, which, according to tradition, is performed only
every seven years.
The
secret of the BMW museum. The famous "four-cylinder" building and the
adjacent BMW Welt were designed to imitate four car engine cylinders and an
unfolded car tire.
The
synthesis of art and beer. Tens of thousands of works of art are kept in
Munich's Pinakothek, but the museum itself is located in a zone designed in the
early 19th century so that surrounding parks and beer gardens would encourage
intellectual leisure.
The
first electric streetcar. Munich was one of the first cities in Europe to
successfully implement a city-wide electric streetcar system in 1895, replacing
horse-drawn carriages.
The
riddle of the lucky boulevard. In the famous hall of the Residenz palace, there
are bronze lions whose noses constantly shine – locals and tourists are certain
that rubbing a lion's nose can ensure good luck and a return to Munich.
Its
own space center. Although Munich is famous for its history, one of Europe's
most advanced space research and nuclear physics centers operates in the city
(in the Garching suburb), which also includes the German Aerospace Center
(DLR).
Rebellious
Soul
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