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Munich cheap souvenir: Beer steins

Shopping for beer steins in Munich
Shopping for beer steins in Munich

Oct 16 Munich is a festival of budget-friendly mementos. The capital of Bavaria is also the home of intricately-designed (and internationally celebrated) glass and porcelain beer steins. Drink up a round of cheapo possibilities. Souvenirs brewing On September 27, 1589, Wilheim V, the Duke of Bavaria, decided to build a brewery instead of importing beer from Lower » Read more

Posted in Cheap Souvenirs, Germany, Munich

Munich: Frauenkirche offers art and a view (for free!)

Munich: Frauenkirche offers art and a view (for free!)

Aug 13 While visiting Munich, take a break from Wagner and the Biergarten by visiting the Frauenkirche, one of Bavaria’s most beloved Gothic structures. The Frauenkirche (“Cathedral of Our Lady”), a Catholic church located near the city’s Marienplatz square, sports twin domed towers and expansive vaulted ceilings. What’s more, admission is free! Quick History Munich’s Frauenkirche has been “in service” since 1488, although » Read more

Posted in Art, cheapo by the day, Free Stuff, Germany, Munich

Tuesday flip-through: Budapest, Clooney, and locals

Tuesday flip-through: Budapest, Clooney, and locals

Apr 15 What are the Cheapos reading over lunch today? Here’s a quick Tuesday flip-through: Flight Reading When we can’t hop on a plane and jet to Europe, we tend to pick up a good read to quell the urge. So, we were happy to be reminded by The Intelligent Traveler that “The Best American Travel Writing”, » Read more

Posted in Budapest, Germany, Hungary, Media, Munich, Other, round-up