BMW Turm – Vierzylinder
This is the famous BMW tower at Munich, they call it “Vierzylinder” (four-cylinder). On the opposite side this large black building is the “BMW Welt”, it was built most recently.
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The BMW-Vierzylinder (eng: “BMW four-cylinder” also BMW Tower or BMW Headquarters) is a Munich landmark, which has been serving as world headquarters for the Bavarian automaker for over 30 years. The building was declared historical in 1999. An extensive remodel commenced in 2004 and was completed in 2006.
The BMW Museum is located near the BMW Tower and was established in 1972 shortly before the Summer Olympics opened. It deals with the history of the automobile manufacturer BMW. In connection with the construction of the BMW Welt, directly opposite to the museum, it was renovated from 2004 to 2008. The museum reopened on June 21, 2008.
Next to the BMW tower there is their first Plant, the Plant Munich or “BMW Werk 1″. This is the oldest plant of the company. The production was separated to several Plants and countries, mostly in Germany and Austria. Here in Munich will be produced the 3 series BMWs. Here is a nice virtual tour about the plant Munich.
BMW Welt (English – BMW World) is a multi-functional customer experience and exhibition facility of the BMW Group. In direct proximity to the BMW Headquarters, it is designed to present the current products of BMW, be a distribution center for BMW cars and offer an event forum and a conference center. Just click to this image and you’ll be presented with a 1680 pixel widescreen wallpaper:
