Ruhmeshalle

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About 1.5km west of the old town, the Theresienwiese, Theresa Meadow, is the site of the annual Oktoberfest. At the far western end of the meadow looms the classical Ruhmeshalle, Hall of Fame, an open gallery of famous Bavarians whose busts adorn the wall like hunting trophies. The hall curls horseshoe-like around the green-tinged Bavaria statue.

Climb up to the head cavity to get a great view of the 'W'iesn', as the locals call the festival grounds. Generations of visitors have perched on the inside of Bavaria's cast-iron lips to peer out of her hollow eyes at the crowds below.