Munich is the capital city 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 city limits.Munich is the capital city 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 city limits.

The city's motto is "München mag Dich" ("Munich Loves You"). 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 colours of the Holy Roman Empire—are the city's official colours.The city's motto is "München mag Dich" ("Munich Loves You"). 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 colours of the Holy Roman Empire—are the city's official colours.

The city of Munich has a lot attractions to offer for all ages and tastes. Whether you are interested in history, architecture or art; whether you enjoy strolling through parks, fancy attractions like a trip to the Bavaria film studios, guided tours or long for a visit to one of Munich's famous traditional beer gardens, you'll always find something exciting in this multi-faceted city.

Munich is famous for its brewing traditions. The Munich holiday of beer Oktoberfest is the most known national holiday all over the world. In 2010 it celebrates its two hundredth anniversary.

Museums and galleries of Munich are the most known in the world. The culture of Europe is enriched by 46 Munich museums, collections and 70 galleries. The Old Picture Gallery (the Alte Pinakothek) presents paintings of Europe of XIX-XVIII centuries. In the New Picture Gallery (the Neue Pinakothek) it is possible to see the European paintings of XIX century. In the third Picture Gallery of Munich – the Picture Gallery of the Present (the Pinakothek der Moderne) opened in 2002, art of XX and XXI centuries is presented. It is considered one of the greatest museums of the world.

The German Museum founded in 1903 by engineer Oscar fon Miller is untill now one of the most famous museums of achievements of science and engineering in the world.

The magnificent palaces are located in Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, Schleissheim Palace, Munich Residence.The magnificent palaces are located in Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, Schleissheim Palace, Munich Residence.

Among 300 cult constructions constructed in Munich, every believing person will find a temple corresponding to his faith. The most known churches are: Peterskirche, Frauenkirhe, Teatinerkirhe.Among 300 cult constructions constructed in Munich, every believing person will find a temple corresponding to his faith. The most known churches are: Peterskirche, Frauenkirhe, Teatinerkirhe.

Munich is famous for its gardens and parks. From the end of the 18 century the English Garden is one of the greatest city parks of the world. The Nimfenburg Park with its waterways, lakes, fortresses, and also cafes is located some 6 km north west of the city centre. The city's oldest park is the Hofgarten, near the Residenz, and dating back to the 16th century. In the Olympic Park the Olympic Games were spent in 1972.