On November 8–9, 1923, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party led a coalition group in an attempt to overthrow the German government. This attempted coup d'état came to be known as the Beer Hall Putsch. They began at the Bürgerbräu Keller, a beer hall in the Bavarian city of Munich. This was the next-to-last stop on our tour...Munich.
This medieval town was absolutely stunning. Although much of it was obliterated during the war by allied bombers, it was rebuilt and looks like it did during those days.
It is unbelievable that this is the rebuilt city. During the tour, we were able to have lunch at the beer hall where that all began.What a beautiful place. The multiple floors, beautiful woodwork and paintings on the ceilings. Munich, Bavaria’s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and
numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest
celebration and its beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded
in 1589. In the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square
contains landmarks such as Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a
popular glockenspiel show that chimes and reenacts stories from the 16th
century.
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| Britannica photo of just one of the dining areas of the Hofbrauhaus during the Octoberfest. |
Finally, we were in the center of the old town area, and I spotted a couple of old brooms in a corner and thought I would strike a Harry Potter pose. I think it looks pretty good.
Munich photos
"Of one thing there is no doubt: if Paris makes demands of the heart, then Munich makes demands of the stomach." (Rachel Johnson)
Hooah
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