Munich City Guide

Social Life As previously mentioned, Munich has a tradition as a city of culture. The Bavarian State Opera, which houses amongst other cultural facilities the Nationaltheater, is at the top of the list of some 50 theatres of which the city boasts. The Alte and Neue Pinakothek , the German Museum and the Bavarian National Museum are the leading lights among some 50 museums, all of which deserve a visit. Munich belongs to the pioneer cities of German cinema. Nowadays the studios at Geiselgasteig are again producing artistically important films. Since the second world war Munich has developed into Germany's largest centre for printed publications. To get acquainted with life in Munich as soon as possible, it is essential to take advantage of social and cultural opportunities. The city has a well established expatriate community, offering orientation programs, welcome networks and lots of possibilities to socialise. To get first impressions of the city it is helpful to attend a sightseeing or walking tour through Munich. Useful hints: www.munich.de (English version available) Dachauer Str. 5 80335 München Tel.: 089 - 54 58 05 15 www.muenchner-bildungswerk.de E-Mail: kunstkultur@muenchner-bildungswerk.de Country Walk Two Sundays a month, starting at noon all weathers, 12 kilometres walk with a stop at a beer garden or cafe. R. Gipps Tel.: 089 - 86 30 10 American Women’s Club Many activity groups. Meetings: every 2nd Tuesday of month at15:00. c/o Park Hilton Am Tucherpark 7 80538 München Tel.: 089 - 8 56 17 01 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Monthly meetings on cultural, political and education issues every 3 rd Wednesday with guest speaker Michelle Kelly Tel.: 0179 - 1 00 72 93 Clubs and Organisations City Walking Tours of the Münchner Bildungswerk Guided tours from May to October

Amerika Haus Karolinenplatz 3 80333 München Tel.: 089 - 55 25 37 80 www.amerikahausverein.de E-Mail: info@amerikahausverein.de

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