Lions in Munich!
Recently, we've heard many stories about people seeing lions in Munich. Apparently hundreds of lions have chosen Munich as their favorite holiday destination and they can be seen all over Munich, not only in the zoo "Tierpark Hellabrunn".
Naturally we wanted to know the truth about the lion rumors and started an expedition to Munich center on the lookout for lions in our city.
At first we were shocked, but soon realized, that the lions might be fierce looking, but are really tame.
In the course of our expedition we found out, that a great part of the lion population of the world has found its way to Munich. In total there are over 250 lions in Munich.
Even VIP lions visit Munich: one couple dressed in pure silver, the next one with pure gold.
These celebrity lions were only topped by the visit of the royal lioness decorated with emeralds and other jewels
Some of the lions even come here to work. Catering for all the lion visitors probably needs a lion waiter.
These two lions are very inventive: they offer themselves for tired tourists to sit down and have a rest (for free).
We also spotted famous athletes. Members of the German national skiing and soccer teams have come to visit Munich
and enjoy a great time here. (Even though I personally think it's a bit hot in July for the skiing dress.)
Not all lions seem to like each other. Like humans they sometimes fight.
Many tourist lions have come from all over the world. The Brazilian lion is looking for the next beach, whereas the lion from
ancient Rome probably is looking for the National Collection of Antiques.
Naturally, there are many proud Bavarian lions in Munich as well.
The international avant-gard lions and famous lion painters have stopped by to visit Marienplatz
.
Culture in Munich is never to be underestimated. This elegant lion is about to visit the Opera.
Unfortunately we also found the young jaunty lion, who had to shorten his visit to Munich because of a broken leg.
We wanted to find out why suddenly that many lions are coming to Munich and the
Leo Parade explained us, they are not
coming purely to visit our fascinating city, but for a very good reason:
The lions are engaged in Munich's children charity, Children in Need. All the proceeds from the lion project will benefit needy children. I'd like to say a big thank you to all the lions and their sponsors, who make our city more beautiful and help a good cause. If you enjoyed the new attractions to München and would like to have your own lion, contact the Munich Leo Parade.
