Munich

Munich – the city at the foot of the Alps in southern Germany, is located on the River Isar. Munich is the capital of the German province of Bavaria and the third largest in the country in terms of population. It is home to about 1.4 million. People, but only in the metropolitan area, which combines the nearby city of Ingolstadt, Augsburg and others – more than 5 mln. People.
Global Munich

In Munich, the residence of the Bavarian government, the Senate and Parliament. Many well-known companies have chosen this city for deployment of its main offices and conduct active business negotiations. These include such tycoons as “Siemens”, “BMW”, “Flick”, “Haniel”, etc.
At the moment, Munich is one of the so-called “global” cities – it means that he has a great influence on the economic system is not only Germany but all over the world. The leading sectors of the economy are now considered the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, software, electrical engineering and tourism.
 New Town Hall on Marienplatz square – one of the symbols of the city

The city is also one of the major centers of communications and advertising, only slightly behind in this regard, New York. It features a renowned publishing, film and television, the Bavarian radio, TV Kabel Deutschland and ProSiebenSat Media AG.
With convenient geographic location, many tourists choose Munich as a starting point for tours in Europe. This is facilitated by the presence of the international airport, infrastructure and public transportation system.
 Allianz Arena – the home stadium of the legendary club Bayern Munich

Munich loves you

During its existence, the city of Munich has experienced mass events, which often were tragic. For years, the motto of the Bavarian capital served as the phrase “world city with heart”, but then it was changed to “Munich loves you.” Indeed, in the world there are few places where any traveler would feel so comfortable and cozy. The city is famous for its hospitality, a variety of national traditions and celebrations, in which anyone can take part.
The history of Munich is inextricably linked with Benedictine monks and dukes kind of Wittelsbach. The first is its founder, and the second – the trustees until the beginning of XX century. The date of foundation of the city is 1158. Since 1507 he became the capital of Bavaria. Dukes sensitive to the external appearance of Munich, in every way trying to decorate it. During their tenure in the city was founded the city’s first public park – English Garden, built many museums, churches and cathedrals.
 The most famous city park – English Garden
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The most famous city park – English Garden

At the heart of Munich, as well as many centuries ago, it is the famous Marienplatz square. When something on it jousting tournaments were held, and then it turned into a cluster of noisy fairs and bazaars. Today it houses the New Town Hall – a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture in 1867 and the Old Town Hall, which hosts a unique toy museum.
The world capital of beer

The loudest event in Munich, which knows practically every adult European, is a beer festival “Oktoberfest”. The tradition of its leaves in the distant past and connected with King Max Joseph I. In 1806, to celebrate the marriage of his son Ludwig I, he organized a grand celebration in which residents could enjoy free beer for the health and happiness of the newlyweds. Since then, for over two centuries, every year in mid-autumn Meadow Teresa held a beer festival “Oktoberfest”.
 At the famous Oktoberfest beer festival
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At the famous Oktoberfest beer festival

Tip: Be sure to visit one of the two “beer gardens”, located in the English Garden on the lake. An integral part of this type of institutions are wooden tables and benches set in the shade of the trees. The ground around them often cover river gravel. Every visitor “beer garden” has the right to bring and eat your meal by ordering just beer.

Try now Bavarian beer in Munich can not only at the festival. The city operates six major breweries that supply its products to the local market and worldwide.

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