Visit one of Munich’s many historic sites and discover the destination’s Bavarian history. The Residenz was once the city palace of Bavarian royalty and remained so for more than 500 years. It’s the largest city center castle in Germany and includes 130 rooms and 10 courtyards, filled with relics from paintings to tapestries. In addition, the palace’s treasury contains historic gold work, jewels and the Bavarian crown insignia. One of Munich’s oldest landmarks is the Church of St. Peter. From the tower, enjoy views of the entire city and all the way to the Alps on clear days. The site held various churches, rebuilds and expansions since the 11^th century, and the current structure is a mixture of various time periods and architectural styles. In western Munich, Nymphenburg Palace was the baroque summer palace for Bavarian monarchs. A favorite historic attraction and one of Europe’s largest royal palaces, it was built in 1664 and also boasts an expansive park, wherein guests discover additional residences and other features. See all the historic sites of Munich with a trip to the beautiful destination, courtesy of Munich Airport, Munich Tourism and American Airlines. Enter to win a trip for two at globaltravelerusa.com/munichcontest.