 | Munich today Munich, the capital of Bavaria is located on the Isar River. Its image is that of a high-spirited and festival-addicted city. There is an old charm to the city which combines with the energetic, cosmopolitan feel to provide the perfect mix. Munich is renowned for its architecture and culture. The city is a haven of culture, with a huge number of museums, a vibrant arts scene and the famous celebrations of Oktoberfest. Munich is also the technological center of Germany and is home to hundreds of technology companies. The city has many nicknames including 'Athens on the Isar' |
 | Munich back then Munich was established in 1158 by Henry the Lion who was the duke of Saxony and Bavaria. The city's name comes from the settlement near which it was situated, called Munichen. In 1255 it became the residence of the Wittelsbach family, the dukes of Bavaria. It became the capital of Bavaria in 1503. Munich developed into a leading cultural and artistic center under the 19th century kings Louis I, Maximilian II and Louis II. During this time it also played a leading role in the development of 19th and 20th century German painting. After the First World War, Munich saw great political |
 | Eden Hotel - Wolff Located in the train station area, the seven-storey Eden Hotel is a mere 5 minutes walking distance |  | Kempinski Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Luxury, elegance and style are the keywords of this hotel. On any visit to th |
 | Bayerischer Hof
With 160 years of tradition, this family run hotel caters to an international |  | Konigshof
Konigshof is the hotel where real world functionality combines with other wor |
 | Charles Hotel
Opened in October 2007, with popular tourist attractions close at hand, the C |  | Schlicker This centuries old hotel has now been modernized with only the breakfast room retaining its old wo |
 | Maximilianstrasse / Theatinerstrasse Exclusive and elite boutiques can be found around Maximilianstrasse and Theatinerstrasse. In Maximil |  | Rene Lezard This is a stylish fashion house located on the most expensive shopping street of Munich, the Maxmi |
 | Fünf Höfe For a more expensive shopping experience, you can visit the many stores, boutiques and galleries a |  | Prada
This is a well-known international brand for women's clothes and accessories. |
 | Karstadt
Karstadt is another upscale department store carrying wares ranging from clot |  | Kaufingerstrasse / Neuhauserstrasse In the historic city center, you will find an extensive pedestrian-only shopping area. Kaufingerstra |
 | Opera Festival The Munich Opera Festival is an annual opera festival that takes place at the National Theatre. It i |  | Corpus Christi The Corpus Christi festival consists of street parades and dressed-up horses. |
 | Munich Film Festival The Munich Film Festival is one of Germany's biggest film festivals. It has taken place for the las | | Music and Theatre Biennale This festival is held every other year during the month of May. |
 | Munich Blade Night Munich Blade Night is the world's largest inline skating event. Thousands of people participate in t |  | Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is the most famous and some may say infamous festival of Munich. It is held annually and |
 | Knigshof This restaurant offers an outstanding service and the most succulent dishes. It is one of the most c |  | Acuarello
This is a great Italian restaurant. Classical music sets the stage for a roma |
 | Tantris
This restaurant serves Munich's most sophisticated cuisine. The food is artis |  | Der Kleine Chinese This restaurant serves filling, cheap Chinese dishes. Im Tal 28 Type: Chinese |
 | Donisl Donisl is Munich's oldest beer hall. The restaurant has a comfortable ambiance and can accommodate 5 |  | Tizian This relaxed restaurant serves great pasta and pizzas. Guests can also sit on the terrace near the f |
 | Fast Facts Location: Southeastern Germany, on the River Isar, north of the Bavarian Alps Local City Name: München Area: 310 sq km 120 sq miles Population: 1,338,000 Dialing code: +49 89 Currency: Euro (€) Ethnic mix:
16% of Munich residents are foreigners, with very large Turkish and Balkan communities living here. Turks, Albanians, Croats, Serbs, Greeks, Austrians and Italians are also amongst the most populous groups in the area. 39.5% of Munich inhabitants are Catholic and 14.2% are Protestant.
Languages: German, English Time zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time) Average January Temperatures: 1°C (34°F). Average July Temperatures: 23°C (73.5°F). Annual Rainfall: 905mm (35.7 inches). Emergency Nos: Medical Aid: 112 Police: 110 Fire: 112 |
