Square
Marienplatz
Munich, Germany
Munich's central square, home of the neo-Gothic New Town Hall and its famous glockenspiel.
Museum · Germany · Bavaria
BMW Welt and Museum
A futuristic BMW showroom and museum beside the Olympic park.
about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why BMW Welt and Museum matters
BMW Welt is part showroom, part exhibition space, with a dramatic twisting roof. Next door, the BMW Museum traces the company's cars and motorbikes. Even if you are not into cars, the architecture is worth a look, and the entrance to the Welt is free.
Talking points
- The building has a dramatic double-cone design
- The museum covers cars and motorcycles
- Entry to the Welt itself is free
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