Munich is the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. Munich 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 inhabitants within Munich.
The city's motto is "München mag Dich" ("Munich Likes You"), 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. This is the reason for the monk on the city's coat of arms. Black and gold - the colours 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 Nuremberg, and also Hutthurm, a town north of the city of Passau.
Munich, the capital of the German Federal State of Bavaria is Germany's third largest city. The city is home to remarkable churches, palaces, royal avenues and theatres and museums.
Nymphenberg Palace, Staatliches Hofbrauhaus, English Garden, Marienplatz, Residenz Royal Palace, Old Pinakothek, Viktualienmarkt, Duetsches Museum, BMW Factory Museum, Olympiapark, Church of Our Lady, Asam's Church, Glyptothek, St. Peter's Church, Municipal Gallery in Lenbach House, Pinakothek der Moderne, Bavarian National Museum, Museum of Hunting and Fishing, New Pinakothek, New Town Hall etc are some of the famous tourist attractions of Munich.
Munich City Sightseeing Tour will help you know the city's layout. It's a one-hour tour that will help you see major attractions of Munich such as Bavarian National Museum, Royal Palace, Opera House etc. Munich by Night is a four and a half hours tour that passes past beautifully illuminated fountains, monuments and buildings. The view from the Olympic Tower at night is unmatchable.
Some of the tours here are seasonal that operate from April to October only. The tourists can expect an enthralling experience exploring this beautiful city.
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