Mark McLean : Media

River surfing in the Eisbach.  This is one of the many off-shoots from the Isar, the main river that runs through Munich, and flows underground for several kilometers.

The water shoots out of an underground tunnel.  Its strong flow velocity and the underwater damn produce a steady wave that can reach up to 3 ft.

Not really sure what this is.  I just liked the Lufthansa sign.

Driving into the old city of Munich.

Marienplatz.  In the Middle Ages, this was the scene of epic tourneys in which valiant knights demonstrated their ability with spears and swords.  This is the heart of Munich.

The square was originally known as Schrannen but it was renamed Marienplatz as a way to ask Virgin Mary to protect the town from a cholera epidemic.

Nymphenburg Castle.  This was commissioned by the Prince Elector Ferdinand Mary as a gift for his wife after the birth of their son Maximilian II.

Lenbachhaus.  This was the residence and studio of the German painter Franz von Lenbach.  After his death, the City Council converted the house into an art gallery.  Lenbach

Mark standing outside Lenbachhaus.

Karolinenplatz.  This was constructed between 1809 and 1819 by Karl von Fischer.

Mark outside of Amerika House.

Feldherrnhalle - Field Marshall

Mark hangin

Rub the lions head for good luck.

Maximilianeum.  Commissioned by King Maximilian II as an institution of higher learning, the Maximilianeum is now the headquarters of the Bavarian parliament.