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Chiemsee, also known as the Bavarian Sea, is one of the finest spots in southern Bavaria for amateur yachting A P O R T R A I T O F T H E B AVA R I A N A L P S PLANTS AND ANIMALS OF THE BAVARIAN ALPS Southern Bavarias varied natural scenery has remained largely unspoiled thanks to careful protection and clean air Animals and plants occur in several bands of vegetation While in the higher parts of the Alps. .. MAP 1215 A PORTRAIT OF THE BAVARIAN ALPS 1629 MUNICH & THE BAVARIAN ALPS THROUGH THE YEAR 3033 THE HISTORY OF MUNICH & BAVARIA 3449 10 I N T R O D U C I N G M U N I C H & T H E B AVA R I A N A L P S DISCOVERING MUNICH & THE BAVARIAN ALPS A tament to the wealth and lavish s well as the natural beau ifestyle of former kings and of the regions river valleys noblemen, while its fine alpine pastures, peaks,... road leading from Altstadt For hotels and restaurants in this region see p266 and p280 sight Historic palaces and parks are shown in detail Dissected views of buildings and floorplans of museums and galleries and buildings are colour-coded to show you the best ways to enjoy the exhibits MUNICH & THE BAVARIAN ALPS DISCOVERING MUNICH & THE BAVARIAN ALPS 1011 PUTTING MUNICH & THE BAVARIAN ALPS ON THE. .. protected Alpine flower is a favourite decorative motif in the Bavarian national costume The gentian is the national flower of Bavaria It is honoured in song and is used in making the famous gentian schnapps 21 22 I N T R O D U C I N G M U N I C H & T H E B AVA R I A N A L P S Architecture of the Bavarian Alps The architectural landscape of southern Bavaria features a large number of churches and monasteries... which there are over 1,000, are provided by the local populace The scenes, accompanied by a choir and music, are performed by amateur actors in a natural and expressive way Against the backdrop of mountains they have the realism of tableaux vivants The Passion plays have gained world renown, and tickets must be booked well in advance A similar tradition exists in certain other Bavarian villages A L P... surrounded The staircase, a feature of conscious pomp and elegance, shows the importance that abbeys attached to the appearance of public reception areas 26 I N T R O D U C I N G M U N I C H & T H E B AVA R I A N A L P S Art of the Bavarian Alps Art in the region developed against the background of the major trends in European art The ecclesiastical and ducal protectorate, and later that of free cities,... the Upper Bavarians, in the traditions The latter include an central region, and the Lower affinity with the soil, and Bavarians, centred in the White and sky-blue, a tendency to a certain stubthe colours of the eastern region bor nness and defiance Bavarian flag To this day, there are still coupled with warm hospidistinct regional differences tality and friendliness These in the Bavarians dialect, folklore... peaks, Baroque churches and monalakes, nature reserves and steries are evidence of the dense forests, Munich and ecclesiastical wealth enjoyed the Bavarian Alps boast a rich by the church The following architectural heritage The regions wonderfully ornate Frescoes on the Old pages highlight the most castles and grand palaces are Town Hall, Lindau popular sights in Bavaria Hofbrọuhaus (see p84) Take in the. .. meanwhile were always a feature of Bavarian art, taking the form of votive images, roadside shrines and mural paintings on village houses ROMANESQUE AND GOTHIC ART Romanesque art is characterized by a stylization rooted in Byzantine art As well as the crafts and sculpture, southern Bavaria has interesting examples of mural painting The windows of Augsburg Cathedral are among the finest in Europe The Gothic . pl an your visit. C olour codin g makes e ach area in the g ui d e b oo k eas y to f in d. THE BAVARIAN ALP S A REA BY ARE A In this guide the Bavarian Al p s are divided into six areas , . & B A V A RI A 34  49 I NT RODUC I N G MU N I CH & T HE BAVA R I AN ALPS 1 0 A s well as the natural beau A A o f the re g ion’s river valle y s A A alpine pastures, peaks, A lakes , . histor y and cul - t ure. T h e su b sequent sections, Munic h A rea b y Area and The Bavarian Al ps A rea b y Area , describe the main si g hts a n d attractions. Feature sprea d s, wit h