munich
Munich, the capital and largest city of the German state of Bavaria, lies on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. With about 1.5 million residents in the city and roughly 6 million in the metropolitan area, it is Germany’s third-largest city by population. The city is a major cultural, economic, and educational center, and a gateway to southern Germany.
Founded in the 12th century, Munich grew as a trading stop on routes to Italy and obtained
Munich is known for its museums, galleries, theaters, and orchestras, and for annual events such as Oktoberfest,
The economy is diversified, with strengths in automotive, technology, finance, media, and publishing. The headquarters of