BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) and their headquarters are in Munich. There is a BMW museum and so on Sunday I went for a quick visit. The place is a mecca for all BMW lovers. Besides cars and motorcycles there are interactive displays explaining the mechanics and high tech specificities of the vehicles. I was very impressed by the futuristic building, the fascinating exhibits and the magnificent interior design. It felt like stepping into the year 2030.
The museum is right next to the Olympiapark where the Summer Olympic Games were held in 1972.
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I had planned a walk through the famous English Garden but as it was raining I preferred to be indoors and I spent the afternoon at the Alte und Neue Pinakothek, home to significant paintings from the Middle Ages until the 19th century. Below are some photos from the Neue Pinakothek.
Two days in Munich is a little bit short; I could have stayed another day as there are more museums and sights to be visited. A reason to go back sometime in the future.
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