Essentials: Munich
Five facts about Munich that will surprise you
The Walking Man in Munich
"The Walking Man", erected in 1995 on Leopoldstraße, wears size 302 shoes.
Jimi Hendrix in the Big Apple
Jimi Hendrix smashed his guitar for the first time in November 1966 at the Schwabing disco Big Apple – making music history.
Germany's First Photograph
And it clicked! The first photo in Germany was taken in 1839 by the scientists Carl August von Steinheil and Franz von Kobell. The subject? The famous Frauenkirche.
Over 760 Years Old: Munich's Oldest Wooden Structure
Munich's oldest building is a toilet! Excavated in 1261 at the Marienhof plaza. However, we strongly advise against using it.
Albert Einstein's Side Job at Oktoberfest
Albert Einstein was a multi-talent – mathematician, physicist, and Oktoberfest assistant! At 17, the future Nobel laureate earned some extra money by screwing light bulbs to the ceiling of the Schottenhamel Festhalle tent at the Oktoberfest.
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