When it comes to Munich, Germany, many people will first think of the lively Oktoberfest, the grilled pork knuckle that can be enjoyed, and the passionate Bayern Munich Football Club, but its charm is far more than that, and the rich cultural and historical heritage and natural beauty here are even more fascinating.
Munich is a famous historical and cultural city in Germany, where The Bavarian King Henry the Lion founded the city in the mid-12th century, and since then, Munich has been the capital of the Bavarian Kingdom. Moreover, the kings of the past here were extremely fond of learning and art, and they successively built luxurious palaces in and around Munich, leaving behind countless art treasures.
The city not only retains the quaint style of the former bavarian capital, but also the most magnificent court culture center in southern Germany, of which the Munich Royal Palace is a model of architectural art. The hofgarten has retained the appearance of the royal garden for hundreds of years, and now this beautiful garden courtyard is free to the public.
The Royal Palace Garden, located in the heart of Munich, between the Royal Palace and the "Green Lung of the City" English Park, was built in 1617 as a Renaissance-style royal garden. Once featured in the famous English poet Thomas Stearns Eliot's poem "The Wasteland", this tranquil park is described as an oasis in the heart of the city.
Previously, the Palace Garden was a recreation place for the court and nobles, which was bombed during World War II, but after the reconstruction after the war, the government used it as a park in the city center, open for free, providing a great place for Munichers to relax and unwind. Between the lawns, next to the flower beds, under the shade of greenery, by the fountains, there is a pleasant atmosphere.
The green-roofed pavilion in the center of the garden, one of Munich's landmarks, was built for Diana, the moon goddess, in the early 17th century, and the Bavarian bronze sculpture on the top is particularly exquisite. In the gazebo, you can also quietly listen to the street musicians playing, and there are many people lying leisurely in the grass, reading books, or basking in the sun, and no one breaks the silence of this moment. Locals prefer the outdoor beer garden here, where they gather and chat, drink freely, and live a comfortable and carefree life.