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München

München

State capital of the federal state of Bavaria

Name origin: forum apud Munichen (lat./ahd. munich=monk --> Place by the monks)

First documented mention: 1158 AD

Population: 1,488,000

Area: 310.70 km²

Administrative region: München

District: /

Vehicle registration: M

River: Isar, Würm

The club FKK Sudfass Oase is located in München-Pasing-Obermenzing.

München is, both in terms of area and population, the largest city in Bavaria. Near the state capital lies Germany's second-largest airport. The international airport (reachable via A92 and S-Bahn lines S1 and S8) handles nearly 40 million passengers a year. By car, München can be reached via the A8, A9, A92, A94, A95, A96 or A99.

Connected to numerous major cities, rail travel is also a great option for travellers. With trams, U-Bahn lines, countless taxis and other means of transport, München has a very well-developed transport network, allowing sights, public facilities etc. in München to be reached quickly and easily. Connections run at intervals of just a few minutes.

München is cosy. München is beautiful. München is damn expensive. München is a hoot and at the same time pure splendour, and moreover totally Upper Bavarian, albeit in its own very particular way — the München way — a city that proudly displays its long-grown traditions while at the same time being a state-of-the-art, high-performing location operating at world-class level. Especially in economic, cultural and political terms, the city traditionally holds a top position in comparison across Germany — if not worldwide. The metropolis is one of the most economically successful and fastest-growing in Europe. In the city rankings by the consulting firm Mercer, München came second for infrastructure and fourth for quality of life among fifty major cities worldwide in 2014. In the Zukunftsatlas 2016, the district of München and the independent city of München took places 1 and 2 out of 402 districts and independent cities in Germany, making them among the places with "top future prospects." Here are a few highlights about the city:

München was first documented in 1158. The city became the Bavarian ducal seat in 1255, was the imperial residence city from 1328 to 1347, and became the sole capital of Bavaria in 1506. Towards the end of the 18th century München grew rapidly, and this was accelerated further in 1806, when Bavaria was raised to the Kingdom of Bavaria by Napoleon, making München the capital of a country twice the size. Under the reign of King Ludwig I of Bavaria (1825–1848), München became a widely renowned city of art. The classicists Leo von Klenze and Friedrich von Gärtner designed the Ludwigstraße, the Königsplatz and the extension of the Munich Residenz. Ludwig I's son, Max II, like his father, made his mark as a great builder. In the new "Maximilian style," reminiscent of English Gothic, buildings such as those on the Maximilianstraße were created — today one of the most exclusive and expensive shopping streets on the continent. Under Max II's brother, Prince Regent Luitpold (1886–1912), München then experienced enormous economic and cultural growth. Among other things, the Prinzregentenstraße and the Prinzregententheater were built. Schwabing flourished around the turn of the century as an artists' quarter, frequented by numerous important writers and painters of the time. Der Blaue Reiter was founded in 1911 and ultimately helped München rise to become a centre of modern art. Members included Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Alexej von Jawlensky, Gabriele Münter, Franz Marc, August Macke and Alfred Kubin. In the years following World War I, München increasingly developed into a breeding ground for National Socialist activity. In 1923 the Hitler putsch — Hitler's march on the Feldherrnhalle München — failed in München. The National Socialists later honoured München as the "Capital of the Movement."

Marienplatz is considered the centre of München and lies, surrounded by the New and Old Town Halls, at the heart of the old town. A few steps away lies the Peterskirche, the oldest church in the old town, whose first building dated back to the Romanesque period. From the former city fortifications remain the Isartor, the Sendlinger Tor, the Karlstor and the Löwenturm at the Rindermarkt. The most important secular Gothic buildings are the Alter Hof, the Old Town Hall with its ballroom, and the Zeughaus, which today forms part of the city museum. The Weinstadl, rebuilt during the Renaissance, is preserved as one of the oldest surviving burgher houses. The Eilleshof, built around 1560, is one of the last originally preserved Old Munich arcaded courtyards. The Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589, is today housed in a 19th-century building on the Platzl. To the north, towards Schwabing, the Ludwigstraße was created between the Feldherrnhalle and the Siegestor. Along it lie the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, the Ludwigskirche and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, as well as numerous state ministries. Also created during the time of Ludwig I were the Theresienwiese and the Ruhmeshalle built there, including the colossal bronze statue Bavaria.

The oldest garden complex is the Hofgarten from the Renaissance period, with the Dianatempel. To the northeast lie the Finanzgarten and the Englischer Garten, laid out since 1789, which runs through München from the city centre to the northern city boundary, and at 4.17 square kilometres surpasses New York's Central Park in size. The Schlosspark Nymphenburg was created to the west of Schloss Nymphenburg in the French style. In the 19th century it was transformed into an English landscape park, with the exception of the "Grand Parterre." To the north lies the Neuer Botanischer Garten. Southeast of Nymphenburg lies the former electoral Hirschgarten. No fewer than three baroque palaces are found at the northern city boundary in the park of Schloss Schleißheim, which, alongside Herrenhausen and Schwetzingen, is one of the only large baroque gardens still preserved in Germany.

Among modern buildings, the most architecturally notable are the BMW-Vierzylinder at the Olympiapark, next to which the futuristic BMW Welt opened in October 2007, as well as the Hypo-Haus in Arabellapark and the Highlight Towers in northern Schwabing. The tallest high-rise in the city at 146 metres is the Uptown München. The tallest structure in the city is the 291-metre-high Olympiaturm. Particularly after the turn of the millennium, numerous high-rises were also built in München, such as the 146 m Uptown building and the twin Highlight Towers, the SV-Hochhaus completed in 2008, or the Skyline Tower. Since a referendum in 2004, in which the majority of participating München voters opposed the construction of buildings taller than 100 metres, no high-rise has been built in the Bavarian state capital that exceeds the two towers of München's landmark, the Frauenkirche, built in 1488, which — including their distinctive Renaissance domes — stand at nearly 99 metres.

München is internationally known for its collections of old and classical art, presented in state, municipal and private museums as well as galleries. For example, the Alte Pinakothek and the Neue Pinakothek, as well as the Pinakothek der Moderne and the Lenbachhaus — significantly expanded in 2014 — are among the most important galleries in the world. Together with the Glyptothek, the Staatliche Antikensammlungen and the Museum Brandhorst, these collections form the Kunstareal München. The Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst also received a new building in the Kunstareal. The Deutsches Museum, with technical exhibits unique in the world, is with over a million visitors a year among the most-visited museums in Europe and is the largest museum of technology and natural science in the world.

München boasts a very rich theatre, ballet and opera culture with five state, three municipal and over fifty private stages. The Bayerische Staatsoper in München is among the most renowned opera houses in the world and can look back on a remarkable history and tradition. Premieres of Europe-wide renown already took place around 1700. In the spoken theatre category, the city's most important stages are the Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel, the Münchner Kammerspiele and the Münchner Volkstheater.

Economy:

Important economic sectors in München are tourism, vehicle and machine manufacturing, electrical engineering as well as the software and IT industry. The high density of IT companies has also earned München the nickname "Isar Valley." München is also an important financial hub and Germany's insurance centre. München is home to numerous corporations, including seven DAX companies (Allianz, BMW, Münchener Rück, Siemens, Infineon, Wirecard, MTU, and until 2018 also Linde). It is home to Bavaria's only stock exchange. As a media location, the city is of nationwide significance in Germany. München is home to more publishing houses than anywhere else in the world except New York. The television and film industries are strongly represented in the city and its immediate surroundings (television industry in Unterföhring and film industry in Geiselgasteig). With Constantin Film, Bavaria Film and other companies, München is also one of the leading film cities. München is home to the Bayerischer Rundfunk, the programme direction of the ARD joint programme Das Erste, and the ZDF regional studio for Bavaria. Furthermore, there are numerous private television and radio broadcasters in München and the immediate surrounding area, such as RTL II, ProSiebenSat.1 Media (ProSieben, Sat.1, kabel eins), Tele München Gruppe, Sport1, Sky Deutschland, München TV.

The Oktoberfest is the world's largest folk festival and brings the city of München more revenue within two weeks than some industrial corporations achieve in a whole year.

München has been the seat of the Archdiocese of München and Freising since 1817, one of the wealthiest dioceses in Germany.

In 1846 the Irish dancer Lola Montez came to München and became the mistress of King Ludwig I. She received a luxurious villa on the Barer Straße in München, a noble title (Countess of Landsfeld) and financial support from Ludwig. The affair caused a stir across Europe. On 20 March 1848, Ludwig I voluntarily abdicated in favour of his firstborn son, Maximilian II.

Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886) left his mark on Bavarian history as a passionate builder of palaces, above all Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee and Linderhof; he is also known as the Fairy Tale King. He ruled Bavaria from 1864. After being declared incapacitated on 9 June 1886, his uncle Luitpold took over the government of the Kingdom of Bavaria as Prince Regent. Four days later, Ludwig II drowned in the Würmsee (officially called the Starnberger See since 1962). Schloss Neuschwanstein is one of the most famous sights in Germany.

Franz Josef Strauß was probably the most combative, brilliant and cunning politician in post-war German history. He served in the federal government as Federal Minister for Special Tasks (1953–1955), Federal Minister for Atomic Affairs (1955–1956), Federal Minister of Defence (1956–1962) and Federal Minister of Finance (1966–1969). From 1978 to 1988 he was Bavarian Minister-President.

On average ten days a year, München experiences Föhn, a warm, dry downslope wind from the main Alpine ridge, which produces such good visibility that the Bavarian Alps can be clearly seen from the city area.

Italy is no longer far from München and is quick and easy to reach for an extended weekend. In München, particularly in the culinary sector, there is an extensively established Italian culture visible in the cityscape. That is why München is also gladly referred to as the northernmost city of Italy.

FC Bayern München is one of the most successful football clubs in Europe. It was founded on 27 February 1900 and, with around 290,000 members, is the sports club with the most members in the world.

Well-known sons and daughters of München include Ludwig II, Sissy, Richard Strauss, Karl Valentin, Lion Feuchtwanger, Franz Marc, Sophie Scholl, Christian Morgenstern, Carl Orff, Golo Mann, Franz Josef Strauß, Curd Jürgens, Beppo Brem, Gustl Bayrhammer, Walter Sedlmayr, Marianne Koch, Maxl Graf, Helmut Fischer, Heinrich Hugendubel, Peter Kraus, Robert Lembke, Werner Herzog, Rudolph Moshammer, Max Greger, Hugo Strasser, Fritz Wepper, Sascha Hehn, Horst Jüssen, Heidi Brühl, Chris Roberts, Michaela May, Rainer Erler, Suzanne von Borsody, Ute Willing, Olivia Pascal, Wolfgang Fierek, Georg Schwarzenbeck, Franz Beckenbauer, Uschi Obermaier, Konstantin Wecker, Jutta Speidel, Dominik Graf, Joseph Vilsmaier, Robert Havemann, Harry Valérien, Thomas Ohrner, Silvia Seidel, Jeanette Hain, Ralph Siegel, Giulia Siegel, Marianne Hartl, Franz Xaver Kroetz, Martina Gedeck, Marion Kracht, Alexander Held, Barbara Schöneberger, Nina Eichinger, Constanze Engelbrecht, Ulrich Noethen, Sonja Maischberger, Moritz Bleibtreu, Philipp Lahm, Michael Herbig, Maria Furtwängler and Harold Faltermeyer.