RSSS12 - Remote Sensing Summer School 2012 (IEEE GRSS / TUM), Munich, Germany

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The summer school will be held at Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM), an over 140 year old academic center of excellence. The site is conveniently located on the main campus area at the museum district (Maxvorstadt) near the city center.

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The TUM main campus area can be easily reached from the subway (U-Bahn) station [Theresienstraße].

The lectures of RSSS12 will take place in Room 0120 (ground floor). Follow red line (map) starting from main entrance (Arcisstr. 21)

TUM and Museum District

Many famous museums are located in the neighbourhood to the campus area of TUM

Alte Pinakothek (Old Pinakothek)
exhibits the works of artists from the Middle Ages to late Baroque.
Neue Pinakothek (New Pinakothek)
Bavaria's largest collection of works from the late 18th to the early 20th century.
Pinakothek der Moderne
Classic modernism: architecture, paintings, graphics, sculptures and design - Germany's most highly frequented art gallery
Museum Brandhorst
Glyptothek
Antique sculptures (BC).
Staatliche Antikensammlung (State collection of antiques)
Lehnbachhaus
Ägyptenmuseum (Egypt Museum) (Opening: mid of 2012)

Munich

Munich is a fascinating city with historical buildings from every period and arquitectural style. Along with its grand boulevards and squares, they witness the richness of a centuries-old culture. Munich's art pieces both in museums and out on the streets attract millions of visitors to the city year after year. Specially typical are Munich's beer gardens, where on warm summertime evenings the locals and guests get together for chatting and, off course, drinking.

Sourroundings

Munich is surrounded by some of the most splendid landscapes, including the Bavarian Alps and a number of pleasant lakes. Also, famous sights like the sumptuous castles from the excentric King Ludwig II are within easy reach.