Munich day 4: Dachau and Nymphenburg Castle.

Submitted by maria on Sat, 16/02/2013 - 19:41

Today we visited the Dachau Concentration Camp, located about thirteen kilometers from Munich.

 

Dachau

Dachau

 

We take a local train to get there. Dachau is the first concentration camp. It was built on top of an old munitions factory during the First World War.

 

Dachau

Dachau

 

Although not all the original facilities have been preserved, several barracks where the prisoners lived have been reconstructed. There is a very interesting museum about the history of the camp with photos and documentation. An audio guide makes your visit easier.

 

Dachau

Dachau

 

Orthodox chapel

Orthodox chapel

 

 

It is overwhelming and frightening to think that we have not learned much from what happened here years ago, you just have to see how the world is. What you see and above all the atmosphere that you breathe makes you reflect and rethink many things.


At the end of the field, the disinfection and cremation chamber. Although it was not an extermination camp, the prisoners were used for experiments. There is also an Orthodox chapel. A must see if you are coming to Munich.

 

Munich

Munich

 


We leave a little touched, return to Munich and have a bite to eat.

 

Asamkirche

Asamkirche

 

Nymphenburg Palace

Nymphenburg Palace

 


In the afternoon we visit the Lego store, Asamkirche and the Nymphenburg Palace built as a summer residence for the Wittelbach family. Although what is really spectacular is its gardens and fountains.

 

Nymphenburg Palace

Nymphenburg Palace

 


We return to the centre and pass by Konigsplatz. We have dinner in the mythical Hofbräus, with a lot of atmosphere, live Bavarian music, good beer and food. The most touristy by far but worth it.
 

Konigsplatz

Konigsplatz

 

Hofbrauhäus

Hofbrauhäus

 

Hofbrauhäus

Hofbrauhäus