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Grand Tour by Vespa Fun & Sightseeing!

Do you want to discover Munich in a whole new way? Do a self-guided Vespa Tour with Vespa Munich.You can find more information about Vespa Munich on (  p. 141). The Grand Tour is one of Vespa Munichs most popular tours. It gives you the chan- ce to discover beautiful locations within Munich's outer perimeter before taking you towards the inner city.You will be guided to some of Munich's most popu- lar tourist attractions like Nymphenburg Palace, Olympiapark and the English Garden etc., but also get the chance to visit some more unknown local sights that you would likely miss on a regular sightseeing tour. On the way to the city centre you will pass through Schwabing, a lovely district that is known for its Italian flair. There is a reason why Munich is called the Northern city of Italy!

Catholic church, completed in the year 2000, featuring a beautiful and varied combination of designs and structures, giving it an entirely different appearance to the rest of Munich's churches. Like a giant portal, the 14-metre-high entrance hall has been constructed to be able to open up completely. Nymphenburg Palace Nymphenburg Palace 1 | 80638 München Nymphenburg Palace is a baroque palace in the city's Nymphenburg district, receiving more than 300,000 visits a year. With its breath-taking architec- ture and gorgeous park, it's easy to see why. As you make your way towards this stop, you travel along the Nymphenburg canal. In summer you often see swans here, and in winter Munich's residents skate on top of it. As soon as you step through the gate, you see the Zentral- kanal ('central canal'), along which you can take a gondola tour. The castle was a gift from Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Ba- varia, to his wife, Adelaide of Savoy. The public were granted access in 1792. Botanical Garden Menzinger Straße 65 | 80638 München The Botanical Garden is open all-year round, covering a huge area (21.2 ha) with an incredible variety of plants. This beautiful garden, featuring 15 different glasshouses, is particularly captivating during the summer months, when it beco- mes home to more than 14,000 different species of plants. If you want to stop and visit this Munich highlight, don't forget to pop into the orchid house, which is host to more than 2,700 different kinds of orchids and hybrids! The garden itself was established in 1914 and is located very near to Nymphenburg Palace. It also boasts a very sweet little café where you can enjoy coffee and cake after exploring the garden.

Herz Jesu Kirche Lachnerstraße 8 | 80639 München This is where the Grand Tour starts. Nymphenburg is a relatively quiet district, treasured by citizens and tourists alike for its parks and green spaces. It's also often described as a 'green oasis' in the heart of Munich. The Herz Jesu Kirche is a

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