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Germany’s third largest city and proud capital of Bavaria, Munich offers sublime baroque architecture, important art collections, and a fascinating history, all set to the backdrop of the distant Alps. Our tour in the company of art historian Patrick Bade, will provide an immersive insight into the history, art and architecture of Munich itself, as well as two longer excursions into the countryside to discover royal summer residences, Benedictine monasteries and Rococo churches. Please note most journeys within the city will be made using public transport, and a good level of fitness is required for this tour.
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Flights with British Airways:
Depart London Heathrow at 13.10, arrive Munich at 16.05
Depart Munich at 16.30, arrive London Heathrow at 17.30
A hotel since 1450, the privately-owned Torbrau is the oldest in Munich, has a great location, just two minutes’ walk from Marienplatz and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Patrick Bade taught for the University of Glasgow MA programme at Christie’s Education in London. He had worked at Christie’s since 1981, where he also gave courses on the history of opera.
During his career he has lectured at the Jewish Cultural Centre, the National Gallery, the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Opera House and the University of Barcelona. Patrick has also participated in programmes on BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Classic FM. His first book Femme Fatale: Images of Evil and Fascinating Women came out in 1978. Since then he has written monographs and essays on numerous 19th and early 20th century artists and his latest publications include a book on the use of music in World War II, Music Wars, 1937-45 and the essay Neo-Neoclassicism: Classicism between the Wars.
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Patrick Bade taught for the University of Glasgow MA programme at Christie’s Education in London. He had worked at Christie’s since 1981, where he also gave courses on the history of opera.
During his career he has lectured at the Jewish Cultural Centre, the National Gallery, the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Opera House and the University of Barcelona. Patrick has also participated in programmes on BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Classic FM. His first book Femme Fatale: Images of Evil and Fascinating Women came out in 1978. Since then he has written monographs and essays on numerous 19th and early 20th century artists and his latest publications include a book on the use of music in World War II, Music Wars, 1937-45 and the essay Neo-Neoclassicism: Classicism between the Wars.
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