Kulturzentrum Gasteig

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Lonely Planet review

Haidhausen is home to one of Munich's finest cultural venues, the Kulturzentrum Gasteig whose postmodern, boxy, glass-and-brick design caused quite a controversy back a generation ago. The name is derived from the Bavarian term ' gaacher Steig ', meaning 'steep trail'. The complex harbours four concert halls, including the 2400-seat Philharmonie, which is the permanent home of the Münchner Philharmoniker and also hosts renowned international orchestras.

The Carl-Orff-Saal and the Kleiner Konzertsaal (Small Concert Hall) are more intimate, as is the Black Box, which is primarily used for experimental theatre and dance. Free 45-minute concerts by students from the on-site Richard Strauss Conservatory often take place in the Kleiner Konzertsaal at , and . And for good measure, there's a huge municipal library with internet access as well.