Munich is famous for many tourist attractions. In the center of the city is the Marienplatz - a large open square with the Old and the New Town Hall. Structures from demolished medieval fortification have survived to this day, including three gates. There are also a number of remarkable churces - the Peterskirche, close to Marienplatz, the gothic hall-church Heiliggeistkirche (The Church of the Holy Ghost), the Frauenkirche ("Dom zu unserer Lieben Frau" - Cathedral of Our Lady), which is the most famous building in the city center or Michaelskirche, the largest Renaissance church (Cityguide).
The palaces are another feature of the old city. The Alte Hof, a medieval castle and first residence of the Wittelsbach dukes in Munich can be seen in the inner city. The large Residenz palace is one of Europe's most significant museums of interior decoration. The international renown Nationaltheater is another attraction. As far as museums are concerned, the most famous is the Deutsches Museum - one of the oldest and largest science museums in the world. But the city is also abundent in modern architecture. The Olympic Park and its stadium were built for the Munich 1972 Summer Olympics and are famous all around the world. Concerning nightlife, Hofbr uhaus is one of the oldest brewery in Munich and Kultfabrik is an old industrial area transformed into an area of discos and pubs (Wikipedia).
Warsaw also takes pride in many tourist attractions. The Old Town quarter is home of the Royal Castle, King Zygmunt's Column, and the barbican. Then there are the classicist palaces: the Presidential Palace and the Warsaw University campus. Ogr'd Saski is the city's oldest park. Other attractions include: the Palace of Culture and Science, a Soc-realist skyscrapper in the city center and a large market called Stadion Dziesi-ciolecia. Nightlife is very busy, with many establishments, especially in the central part of the city.
V. What are the personal points of interest of each city?
As far as culture and history are concerned, I would really like to have the chance to visit the Deutsches Museum from Munchen, because science displays have always fascinated me. I would also like to see the famous Nationaltheater. In Warsaw I would especially like to admire the intertwining of architectural styles, whitness of the historical becoming of the city. Another important factor is that my family is of both Polish and German descent, and this trip to either one of the locations would give me a chance to discover some aspects of the cultural background that has influenced my ancestors.
VI. What is the best time to travel to these cities, in regards to climate?
As far as climate is concerned, because of the closeness to the northern edge of the Alps and the distance to the sea, precipitation in Munich is rather high throughout the year. The city experiences rather cold winters, from December to March, with an average of 33°F in the coldest month - January. In this season trips should be avoided. The best choice would be the warm season, from May till August (with average temperatures of 65-73°F). However, Bavarian summers are accompanied by frequent rainfall and even thunderstorms (Wikipedia). Oktoberfest is one of the main attractions of the city, so the month of October is the choice of many tourists when it comes to visiting Munich. Warsaw is also characterized by cold winters, so the best season for trips is summer (May - September), when temperatures vary between 64-74°F and precipitations are not as high.
References
Cityguide, http://www.cityguide.travel-guides.com/
Fodor's, http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/
Wikipedia Online Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/
Yahoo! Travel, http://travel.yahoo.com/
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References
Cityguide, http://www.cityguide.travel-guides.com/
Fodor's, http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/
Wikipedia Online Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/
Yahoo! Travel, http://travel.yahoo.com/
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