Articles of category "Munich"

The third largest city in Germany and one of the most prosperous in Europe, Munich is home to over 1.3 million inhabitants as of 2006. The city is situated on the Isar River north of the Bavarian Alps. The city is visited by a millions of travelers who come to enjoy its world-famous sights and attractions, the greatest of these being Alte Pinakothek, Oktoberfest, Bayerisches National Museum, Peterskirche and Museum of Antiques among many others in Munich.

Home to over 1.5 million people, Munich is the capital of Bavaria and one of major cultural centers in Germany, second only to Berlin in terms of theaters and museums. It is also one of the most festive cities in the country, known for its idyllic location and countless Munich attractions. Few other cities have been as flourishing and successful as Munich, and a great number of Germans migrating to this city in search of opportunity and experience are evidence to this fact.