Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and cavernous beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589. In the walkable Old Town, Marienplatz is a central square containing landmarks such as Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a popular glockenspiel show.
Area: 310.4 km²
Founded: 1158
Weather: 13°C, Wind W at 16 km/h, 57% Humidity
Local time: Monday 12:44 PM
Getting there: 12 h flight. View flights
Population: 1.388 million (2013) UNdata
Major export: Automotive industry