Our Munich series takes in all the main city sights and delves into its history, from medieval beginnings to its 19th century heyday as a cultural centre and home to some of Europe’s most eccentric monarchs. We look too at the city’s role as the ‘capital’ of National Socialism, as well as its connections to fields as varied as art, music, literature, sport ….. and beer!
Each of the 14 episodes in the series centres round places you will want to visit – from the palatial Residenz to the beer halls where Hitler made his first speeches – and brings you all the background history and culture you’d research yourself if only you had time. So, let’s go, or as the Germans say, ‘Los geht’s’!
MUNICH : HISTORY & CULTURE
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Episode 1: Introduction to Munich
![Fassade der Residenz, © München Tourismus, Vittorio Sciosia](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Fassade-der-Residenz-©-Munchen-Tourismus-Vittorio-Sciosia-scaled.jpg)
Episode 2: The Residenz in Munich
![Schloss Nymphenburg, Munich](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Nyphenburg-Palace-3-scaled.jpg)
Episode 3: Schloss Nymphenburg in Munich
![Ludwig II Memorial at Lake Starnberg](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ludwig-2-Memorial-1-S-See-scaled.jpg)
Episode 4: Ludwig II, The Strange And Handsome King
![Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tweet-pic-Schloss_Neuschwanstein_2013.jpg)
Episode 5: Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee
![Blick auf die Theatinerkirche, © München Tourismus, Tommy Lösch](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blick-von-der-Bayrischen-Staatsbank-auf-die-Theatinerkirche-©-Munchen-Tourismus-Tommy-Losch-scaled.jpg)
Episode 6: Munich City Centre
![Hitler in Munich Licensed under Creative Commons](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hitler-in-Munich-Creative-Commons.jpg)
Episode 7: Munich And The Rise of Hitler
![War Damage in Munich Licensed by Wikemmedia commons](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1200px-Braunes_Haus_Munich_Ruins.jpg)
Episode 8: Munich and World War ii
![Sophie Scholl LIcensed by Creative Commons](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sophie-scholl-in-blumberg-1942-restored-71f374-1024.jpg)
Episode 9: Munich, Standing Up To Hitler
![by Franz Marc](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/franz-marc-1399594_1280-free.jpg)
Episode 10 Munich Art
![Bayerische Staatsoper - Nationaltheater am Abend © München Tourismus, Felix Löchner](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bayerische-Staatsoper-Nationaltheater-am-Abend-©-Munchen-Tourismus-Felix-Lochner-1-scaled.jpg)
Episode 11: Music and Literature in Munich
![Olympic Stadium, Munich](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hinweisschild-Olympiastadion-©-Munchen-Tourismus-Tommy-Losch1200.jpg)
Episode 12: Football and the Munich Olympics
![Bayerische Küche - Schweinebraten mit Knödel © München Tourismus Frank Stolle](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bayerische-Kuche-Schweinebraten-mit-Knodel-©-Munchen-Tourismus-Frank-Stolle-scaled.jpg)
Episode 13: Enjoying the Food in Munich
![Hofbräuhaus bei Nacht, © München Tourismus, B. Römmelt](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hofbrauhaus-bei-Nacht-©-Munchen-Tourismus-B.-Rommelt-scaled.jpg)
Episode 14: Munich – World Capital of Beer
![Frauenkirche, Munich](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Munich-Frauenkirche-01.jpg)
Munich Extra: Heart of Munich Tours
![Frauenkirche, Munich](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Munich-Frauenkirche-01.jpg)
Munich Extra: The 3rd Reich
![Frauenkirche, Munich](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Munich-Frauenkirche-01.jpg)
Munich Extra: Keksliebe Bavarian Food
![Frauenkirche, Munich](https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Munich-Frauenkirche-01.jpg)
Munich Extra: A Virtual Visit to Munich
Munich: LINKS AND READING
Useful websites for tourists
Munich Tourist Office
Munich Tourist Information
Simply Munich
5 useful guidebooks
Top 10 Munich (Dorling Kindersley)
Lonely Planet Munich, Bavaria and the Black Forest
Rough Guide to Munich and Central Bavaria
111 Places in Munich that You Shouldn’t Miss by Rüdiger Liedtke
Only in Munich A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects by Duncan J Smith
3 useful history books
Weimar and the Rise of Hitler by A J Nicholls
The Trial of Adolf Hitler by David King
Hitler’s Interpreter The memoirs of Paul Schmidt
6 Biographies
The Swan King: Ludwig of Bavaria by Christopher McIntosh
The Mad King by Greg King
Lola Montez, Her Life and Conquests by James Morton
Sophie Scholl by Frank McDonough
Sophie Scholl and the White Rose by Annette Dumbach and Jud Newborn
Hitler’s English Girlfriend The Story of Unity Mitford by David Rehak
2 novels set in Munich
Munich by Robert Harris
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
2 Books on Munich’s Artistic Heritage
The Munich Art Hoard by Catherine Hickley
Munich, Its Golden Age, Art and Culture by Rainer Metzger
PODCASTS TO GET YOU STARTED
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