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Munich is the capital city of the Free State Of Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany, after [=destination:berlin:Berlin:] and [=destination:hamburg:Hamburg:]. There are approximately 1.35 million people living within city limits, while the Munich Metropolitan Area (including the urban areas of [=destination:augsburg:Augsburg:], [=destination:ingolstadt:Ingolstadt:], [=destination:rosenheim:Rosenheim:] and Landshut) is home to over 5 million people.
The city's motto is München mag Dich
(Munich Loves You
in the English version). Before 2006, it was Weltstadt mit Herz
(world city with heart). Its native name, München, is derived from the Old German word for Mönche, which means Monks
in English. The reason for naming the city in such a manner is to honour the fact that monks of the Benedictine order founded the city. This is also the reason for the monk depicted on the city's coat of arms. Black and gold - the colors of the Holy Roman Empire - have been the city's official colours since the time of Ludwig the Bavarian.
Munich is not the only location within Bavaria known as München
. Three such locations exist: the one which is known as Munich
; another which is northeast of the city of [=destination:nuremberg:Nuremberg:], and also Hutthurm, a town north of the city of [=destination:passau:Passau:].
In July 2007, Munich had 1.34 million inhabitants; 300,129 of those did not hold German citizenship. The city has strong Turkish and Balkan communities. The largest groups of foreign nationals were Turks (43,309), Albanians (30,385), Croats (24,866), Serbs (24,439), Greeks (22,486), Austrians (21,411), and Italians (20,847). 37% of foreign nationals come from the European Union.
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Munich
Munich is the capital city of the Free State Of Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. Munich is the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg. There are approximately 1.35 million people living within…
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Munich-Haidhausen
The neighborhood of Haidhausen is an ideal place from which to explore Munich. Shop and eat at the Viennese Market, explore the world-famous Deutsches Museum, and finish a perfect day with an evening of classical music at the Gasteig Cultural Center.…
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Freising
Freising is a town in Bavaria, Germany, capital of the district Freising. Total population 48,500. The city is located north of Munich at the Isar river, near the Munich International Airport. Anyone starting or landing at Munich airport can see the…
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Munich-Laim
Located near the city center, the neighborhood of Laim offers easy access to all of Munich’s attractions. For an alternative to the popular Oktoberfest, consider a visit to the English Garden (Englischer Garten), one of the world’s largest public…
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Munich-Giesing
Munich-Giesing is a largely residential district on the south side of Munich - just across the river Isar from the city center. The world-famous Oktoberfest takes place here, but true beer enthusiasts should travel 30 km south of Munich to Kloster Andechs,…
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Fürstenfeldbruck
Fürstenfeldbruck is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Fürstenfeldbruck. As of 2004 it has a population of 35,494. Since the 1930s, Fürstenfeldbruck has had an air force base. The name of Fürstenfeldbruck is composed…
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Dachau
Dachau is a town in Upper Bavaria, in the southern part of Germany. It is a major district town - a Große Kreisstadt - of the administrative region of Upper Bavaria, about 20 km north-west of Munich. It is now a popular residential area for people working…
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Bogenhausen
Bogenhausen is the 13th borough of Munich, Germany. It is the geographically largest borough of Munich and comprises the city's north-eastern quarter, reaching from the Isar on the eastern side of the Englischer Garten to the city limits, bordering on…
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Fürstenried
Fürstenried is combined with Thalkirchen, Obersendling, Forstenried, and Solln to make up the 19th borough of Munich, Germany. It comprises the extreme southern part of the city on the left back of the river Isar. After the administrative reform, the…
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Gauting
Gauting is a municipality in the district of Starnberg, in Bavaria, Germany with a population of approximately 19,000. It is situated on the river Würm, 17 kilometers (11 mi) southwest of Munich.
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Most Popular Destinations in Germany
Germany has numerous cities of interest to tourists; these are the top nine travel destinations:
- Berlin - the reunified and reinvigorated capital of Germany; known for its division during the Cold War - and the Berlin Wall. Today its a metropolis of diversity with elegant clubs, galleries and traditional restaurants. It is also a haven for shoppers.
- Bremen - one of the most important cities in northern Germany, its old town will be of interest to travelers who want a slice of history.
- Cologne - Germany's fourth-largest city. Cologne was founded by the Romans and is 2000 years old with its huge cathedral, Romanesque churches, and archaeological sites. Cologne also well known for its carnival and its Christopher-Street-Day parade. Don't forget to try the local cuisine and of course the local beer, called "Kölsch".
- Dresden - once called
Florence on the Elbe
, and world-famous for its Frauenkirche and historic center which was destroyed during the war, the city offers more than what the average traveller can expect: Great festivals, all kinds of cultural entertainment, vibrant night life, and surrounded by beautiful natural vistas. Dresden hosts the Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections) which is one of the world's most impressive museums and collections. The art collections consist of eleven museums, of which the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and the Grünes Gewölbe are the most well-known. - Dusseldorf - Germany's capital of fashion, the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia offers a wide scale of fascinating new architecture. Right along the shores of river Rhine, the "Altstadt" and the "Medienhafen" are among the best places in Germany to enjoy a vibrant nightlife. Being one of the country's wealthiest cities, the atmosphere is very pleasant. Germans call it "the only metropolis ending with -dorf (German for village)".
- Frankfurt - Germany's leading financial center, transportation hub, seat of the European Central Bank (ECB), international trade fair center (Book Fair, Motor Show), hub of multicultural activity (30% Immigrants), and site of numerous world-class museums and theaters. It is also Germany's only city with enough skyscrapers to have a skyline.
- Hamburg - Germany's second-largest city, famous for its harbour as well as its liberal and tolerant culture. Don't miss the Reeperbahn with its night clubs and casinos. Hamburg is also popular for its many musicals.
- Hannover - One of Germany's newer
tourist cities
, having hosted various international events in recent times. - Munich - Bavaria's beautiful capital city and Southern Germany's primate city. Third largest city in Germany, Munich is the site of the famous Oktoberfest and the gateway to the Alps.
- Nuremberg - Second largest city in Bavaria, after WW2 over 90% of the old-town was destroyed. Today it has already been reconstructed, including the Gothic Kaiserburg Castle (Emperor's Castle of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation). You can also visit the Nazi party rally grounds, the Documentation Centre and Courtroom 600 - venue of the Nuremberg Trails.
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