Schloss Schleissheim

by ladyandtherose // 9 April 2018 // 2 Comments

Once you’ve seen one Baroque palace, you’ve seen them all – or so I thought. It was for that very reason that I did not go inside Schloss Schleissheim in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Thankfully, my fellow castle-lover and friend, Svenja... Continue reading →

Schloß Nymphenburg

by ladyandtherose // 19 July 2017 // No Comments

Happy Palace Day! I am resurrecting a post on Schloss Nymphenburg (Nymphenburg Palace), this time, complete with a selection of photos taken in 2010. Nymphenburg is one of my favourite palaces in Bavaria, if not in the world. This summer... Continue reading →

Castle du jour: Schloss Blutenburg

by ladyandtherose // 14 November 2016 // No Comments

Just west of Munich (around 14 min by car from Nymphenburg Palace) is a medieval moated castle that was once the country residence of Duke Albrecht III of Bavaria (and his son, Duke Sigismund). Blutenburg Castle was built in the 1430’s as a hunting lodge and replaced a... Continue reading →

Where to Take Ballet Classes in Munich

by ladyandtherose // 13 January 2016 // No Comments

There are many places to take ballet classes for adults in Munich. I have tried the following studios (save for the last one) and I hope you’ll find the one that works best for you! I really enjoyed Dance Station... Continue reading →

Munich: Café Katzentempel

by ladyandtherose // 2 January 2016 // No Comments

I visited Café Katzentempel in Munich back in May. This was my first cat cafe and I missed my two cats back in Vancouver so I needed some cat therapy. In fact, anyone who needs to de-stress and is not allergic... Continue reading →

Munich Goes Green for St Paddy’s

by ladyandtherose // 17 March 2015 // No Comments

Shortly after half past 6 in the evening, the green lights illuminated the Neues Rathaus to cheers from the ‘flash mob’ crowd gathering at Marienplatz in München. This was supposedly the first time the New Town Hall had been lit... Continue reading →

Top 10 Food & Beverage I’ve Missed From Bavaria

by ladyandtherose // 27 February 2015 // 6 Comments

I’ve been in Munich for just over three weeks now and I’ve been wanting to post on the top 10 food and beverage I’ve missed from Germany (but mostly from Bavaria since I’m here now)! Apfelschorle – I can’t tell you... Continue reading →

A Valentine’s Tribute to Juliet Capulet

by ladyandtherose // 20 February 2015 // 4 Comments

In fair Verona stands a forlorn Juliet Capulet, better known as Giulietta Capuleti, in the courtyard of la Casa di Giulietta, where she has been since 1972. She is a bronze statue, appearing almost golden, wearing a long nightgown, with... Continue reading →

Things I learned in Germany

by ladyandtherose // 14 November 2012 // No Comments

I spent altogether 2 years (less than 12 months each time, however) in Germany, first in Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg and then in Muenchen, Bayern. My German Professor from my uni in Canada just shared this on her Facebook today and it brought... Continue reading →

A Visit to Starnberger See

by ladyandtherose // 21 April 2011 // No Comments

Weather: 23-24Cs Visited: Starnberger See – Tutzing, Feldafing, Possenhofen We spent this lovely Good Friday walking under the sun from the southern point of Starnberger See (Tutzing) until Possenhofen, where we were blocked from continuing onto Starnberg, due to a... Continue reading →

Irish Pubs in Munich

by ladyandtherose // 18 March 2011 // No Comments

Today I am presenting you with the 3 Irish pubs I visited for St. Paddy’s: 1. Kilian’s – Marienplatz basement; also patio. Pub shared with Australian pub, Ned Kelly’s Ceili dances every 1st Monday of the month 2. The Irish... Continue reading →

Asking for Forgiveness: A Visit to a Russian Orthodox Church

by ladyandtherose // 6 March 2011 // No Comments

I visited the Russian Orthodox church in Munich this evening. I learned quite a bit from my colleague about: the significance of the church’s foundations/location (alter faces the east because that’s where the sun rises; we the people come from... Continue reading →

Munich: The Alpine Museum

by ladyandtherose // 21 November 2010 // No Comments

This museum turned out to not be part of the 1€ Sunday museums. It is 4,50€ for adults but 3€ for students. There are only 4-5 rooms to see in this white Baroque building. It focuses on life in the... Continue reading →

Munich: Glypothek

by ladyandtherose // 14 November 2010 // No Comments

The Glypothek houses Roman statues, which made me realise that the Antike offered a variety of cultural artifacts. Inside the Glypothek, each “room” or Saal had a picture of how the rooms had looked once, as well as 1-2 simple... Continue reading →