Christmas Market at the Chinese Tower

About Munich

Munich is the capital and most populous city of the German state of Bavaria. It lies on the river Isar, north of the Alps. As of 30 November 2024 its population was 1,604,384, which makes it the third most-populous city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. The first record of Munich dates to 1158, and 14 June 1158 is regarded as its official founding day. Henry the Lion founded the town to control the salt trade. Munich received city status in 1175 and became the capital of the Kingdom of Bavaria in 1806, developing as a centre for arts, architecture, culture and science. It was heavily bombed in World War II, but much of its historic architecture has since been restored. The city hosted the 1972 Summer Olympics. Today it is described as a major centre for science, technology, finance, innovation, business and tourism, and BMW, Siemens, Allianz and Munich Re are headquartered there. Munich is known for its architecture, cultural venues, sports events, exhibitions and the annual Oktoberfest, called the world's largest Volksfest. Landmarks shown in the article include Marienplatz with the Neues Rathaus and Frauenkirche, Nymphenburg Palace, the Residenz and BMW Welt. The Gothic Frauenkirche, now a cathedral, was built in only 20 years starting in 1468. The Hofbräuhaus was built in 1589. The sources provided say nothing about winter or Christmas events in the city.

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