Veteran world travelers say that Munich, the heart of Bavaria, has some of Germany’s most historical sights. Here are the top 10 things to do in Munich.

1. Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel. Munich’s music box in its clock tower is one of the world’s most famous, with 32 mechanical moved figures enacting scenes from the city’s history.

2. St. Peter’s Church (“Alter Peter”). The city’s oldest church, St. Peter’s tower offers the best view of Munich for those who can climb its 306 steps.

3. Hofbräuhaus. Get the oompah spirit at this famous beer hall. Don’t be shy; grab a seat as soon as you see one, or the locals will push past you for it.

4. The New Residenz. This former palace of the Bavarian rulers boasts more than 130 splendid rooms. The public can even view the crown jewels in the treasure room.

5. Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady). The city’s Catholic cathedral with its Gothic style and twin domes is a favorite Munich landmark.

6. St. Nepomuk’s (Asamkirche). The astounding rococo interior of the private church of the Asam brothers dazzles with its gildings and frescoes.

7. The Alte Pinakothek and the Neue Pinakothek. If it’s old masters you seek, visit the You will find masterpieces of Rembrandt, Rubens, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Albrecht Dürer and others in the Alte Penakothek. Across the street The Neue Pinakothek features French Impressionists.

8. Königsplatz. This square looks more like Ancient Greece at with its three Greek style buildings: Glyptothek, Prophyläen, and Antikensammlung.

9. English Garden. The Eisbach River runs through this “garden,” actually Germany’s largest park, which includes a legal nude beach. If strutting your stuff in the buff isn’t your idea of fun, try out one of the city’s popular beer gardens at the Chinese Tower.

10. Take a bike tour. One of the best ways to see Munich is to take bicycle tour. This non-strenuous tours usually last about four years on comfortable “cruiser” bikes, and always include a stop at a biergarten.