Munich - Miscellaneous Links
From:
Munich, Germany
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LEFT: Munich's TV
tower rises above the Olympiapark. |
History and background reading
Wikipedia: Munich
The online encyclopedia covers Munich's geography, history, economy, and other
major topics in a well-organized article.
Chronology of
Munich's Jewish History 1229-1945
Jews were being persecuted in Munich long before the Holocaust, but they enjoyed
a period of tolerance and economic success in the 19th and early 20th Centuries.
(Acrobat PDF format; free
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required.)
The
Munich Massacre
The 1972 Olympic Summer
Games will always be remembered for the murder of 11 Israeli athletes by
Palestinian terrorists.
Golf
Golf in
Munich
In theory, most German golf courses are open to visitors, but it's a good idea
to call ahead. From Linksgolf.co.uk.
Nudism
Shy German Nudists Hurting
Tourism
Today, fewer than 1,000 nudists visit Munich's English Garden each day, compared to
14,000 or more in the '70s and '80s. One city official has urged attractive
young Germans to strip down and show off.
Tango
QueTango
This site is in German, but the dance itself doesn't require translation.
Sex and prostitution
World Sex Guide:
Munich
The world's oldest obsession supports a lively servic(ing) industry in Munich.
But check the legal
situation before you whip out your credit card--or anything else.
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