Munich is located on the river Isar, North of the Bavarian Alps. This is the third largest city in Germany, right after Berlin and Hamburg. Munich has a population of about 1.35 million people. Its native name, Munchen is derived from the old German word for Monche, or Monks in English. This is why there is a monk on the coat of arms for the city.
Origin
1158 is the year that is assumed to be the foundation date, or the earliest date that the city is mentioned in any document. Almost two decades later Munich was officially granted city status and received fortification. In 1255, when the Duchy of Bavaria was split in two Munich became the ducal residence of Upper Bavaria.
Duke Louis IV was elected German king in 1314. He strengthened the city's position by granting it the salt monopoly, assuring the city additional income. In the late 15th Century Munich went through a revival period - The old town hall was made larger and the largest gothic church was now made into a cathedral - the Frauenkirche.
Hard Times
Life in Munich became quite difficult during World War I in 1914. The allied blockade of Germany let to shortages of food and fuel for Munich. During a French air raid there were three bombs that fell on Munich. At the end of the war the city was the centre of political unrest. Ludwig III fled Munich November 1918 on the eve of revolution. While the republican government had been restored, Munich had quite a few right wing politics, such as Adolf Hitler and the National Socialism.
Post war in Munich after American occupation in 1945, Munich was rebuilt with a rather conservative plan which saved its pre-war street grid. In 1957 Munich was on the rise again, and its population reached the 1 million mark.
Art
Munich has some of the best known museums in Europe. You can choose what you want to see from the last 500 years of art history. You can expect to see art from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and many different works of art from all over the world.
Hofbrauhaus
Arguably the most famous beer hall worldwide, it is located in the city centre. Built in 1607, it was originally an extension of the Hofbrau Brewery. The general public was admitted in 1828. The building was remodeled in 1897. In the bombing of WW II, everything but the ground floor was destroyed, and it took until 1958 to be rebuilt.
Adolf Hitler organized the first of many propaganda events to be held here. During this event he outlined the basis with his twenty-five point program of ideas and founded the basis of the Nazi Party.
Walking into this building you can expect a good Bavarian meal and of course, plenty of beer or wine. This beer hall even has its own song, and is known worldwide. The song was composed in 1935 by Wilhelm "Wiga" Gabriel.
The beer here is provided by the brewery Staatliches Hofbrauhaus.
Munich is what most people think of when they think of Germany, it is here you will get your sausage and beer and see people in lederhosen. Lots of polkas enjoyed daily, and lots of good food and beverages. However, this city has a history; it is not just sausages and beer.
Origin
1158 is the year that is assumed to be the foundation date, or the earliest date that the city is mentioned in any document. Almost two decades later Munich was officially granted city status and received fortification. In 1255, when the Duchy of Bavaria was split in two Munich became the ducal residence of Upper Bavaria.
Duke Louis IV was elected German king in 1314. He strengthened the city's position by granting it the salt monopoly, assuring the city additional income. In the late 15th Century Munich went through a revival period - The old town hall was made larger and the largest gothic church was now made into a cathedral - the Frauenkirche.
Hard Times
Life in Munich became quite difficult during World War I in 1914. The allied blockade of Germany let to shortages of food and fuel for Munich. During a French air raid there were three bombs that fell on Munich. At the end of the war the city was the centre of political unrest. Ludwig III fled Munich November 1918 on the eve of revolution. While the republican government had been restored, Munich had quite a few right wing politics, such as Adolf Hitler and the National Socialism.
Post war in Munich after American occupation in 1945, Munich was rebuilt with a rather conservative plan which saved its pre-war street grid. In 1957 Munich was on the rise again, and its population reached the 1 million mark.
Art
Munich has some of the best known museums in Europe. You can choose what you want to see from the last 500 years of art history. You can expect to see art from artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and many different works of art from all over the world.
Hofbrauhaus
Arguably the most famous beer hall worldwide, it is located in the city centre. Built in 1607, it was originally an extension of the Hofbrau Brewery. The general public was admitted in 1828. The building was remodeled in 1897. In the bombing of WW II, everything but the ground floor was destroyed, and it took until 1958 to be rebuilt.
Adolf Hitler organized the first of many propaganda events to be held here. During this event he outlined the basis with his twenty-five point program of ideas and founded the basis of the Nazi Party.
Walking into this building you can expect a good Bavarian meal and of course, plenty of beer or wine. This beer hall even has its own song, and is known worldwide. The song was composed in 1935 by Wilhelm "Wiga" Gabriel.
The beer here is provided by the brewery Staatliches Hofbrauhaus.
Munich is what most people think of when they think of Germany, it is here you will get your sausage and beer and see people in lederhosen. Lots of polkas enjoyed daily, and lots of good food and beverages. However, this city has a history; it is not just sausages and beer.
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