Munich balances the formal Marienplatz with the green sprawl of the Englischer Garten, and the photographer who can use both gives you a fuller set.
Our pick
The Neues Rathaus facade and the towers of the Frauenkirche anchor the city, while the river surfers at the Eisbach and the park's open lawns bring a looser feel. A local photographer knows when Marienplatz is workable and how the light filters through the Englischer Garten in the afternoon. They move you from stone to greenery without much backtracking. You end up with both the stately Munich and the relaxed one in a single set.
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