Munich: Brimming with high culture and Bavarian cliches
By Dean Irvine
CNN
(CNN) — Known for lederhosen, weisswurst and its beer festival, Munich is a city that counters these brassy cliches with a mix of art, history and style.
Don’t be fooled by the chocolate box architecture in parts of the Altstadt (old town): Munich is the biggest city in the state of Bavaria with an ego to match — no other state in Germany boasts its own “national museum.” Yet the city manages to mix regional traditions with a slice of urban savvy and sophistication.
Visitors can take their pick from the cultural attractions and blend a little low and high culture together for a flying visit.
