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MUNICH28 th IELA CONGRESS & 2 nd PARTNERING EVENT FischbrunnenNow turn onto Residenzstraße, the right side which is lined with exclusive shops.If you walk alongside the Residenz (Royal Residence) – Munich’s palace for Bavariandukes, prince electors and kings until 1918 – you will come to Max-Josef-Platz. The Residenz wasconstructed in various styles over the course of 500 years and consists of a labyrinth of rooms, innercourtyards, royal chapel and royal stables. Nowadays, the Residenz is home to attractions such asthe Herkulessaal (Hercules Room), the Residenzmuseum (Residence Museum) with theSchatzkammer (Collection of Treasures) as well as the Residenztheater (Residence Theatre). All ofthem are worth visiting! Siegestor (Arc of Victory)To the right of the Residenz stands the Nationaltheater (Bavarian State Opera), which was openedin 1818. Several masterpieces by Richard Wagner premiered here in the mid-19th century. In themiddle of this square is a statue of the man after whom this square was named: Maximilian IJoseph, the first king of Bavaria. The prominent red building at the other end of Max-Josef-Platz isMunich’s Alte Hauptpost (Old General Post Office).Now, stroll a bit away from the city centre down Maximilianstraße, home to many top-fashiondesigner shops. Turn right and go past Kosttor. You will enter Platzl, an idyllic square which hasbecome a culinary mecca in recent years. In addition to the famous Hofbräuhaus with its cosy beergarden and elite chef Alfons Schuhbeck’s restaurants and shops, there is a broad spectrum oftraditional and international restaurants. Opposite the Hofbräuhaus, turn onto small Orlandostraße– featuring primarily football fan and souvenir stores. At the end of Orlandostraße, turn right andthen left onto Sparkassenstraße. You will pass Marienplatz on your right and the Heilig-Geist-Kircheon your left before reaching Viktualienmarkt. Although Viktualienmarkt naturally attracts tourists,you still get a genuine Munich experience here. It’s well worth to saunter from one stand to thenext and try different specialties. You have deserved it!24IELAREPORT71