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City in Germany

 

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