Munich - The Secret Capital Of Germany

Munich is the capital of Bavaria Land (Bayern) in Germany and the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg. The city was founded under the name Munichen in 1158 by Henry the Lion Heart, duke of Saxony; half century later received the status of the fortress and was strengthened.In 1327, the entire city was destroyed by fire, but was rebuilt several years later by Louis IV, head of St. Roman Empire at that time. In 1806, Munich became the capital of Bavaria kingdom. Twenty years later, another prestigious educational institution, the University of Landshut, set his bases in Munich.

Munich is the city where The White Rose, a group of students, formed an anti-Nazi movement in June 1942 until February 1943. They have been arrested because they distributed leaflets in the University of Munchen. The city was seriously hurt during one of the Second World War, but after the American occupation (1945), Munich was rebuilt regarding a meticulously plan.When to visit Munich?
Munich is most visited between May and September, when the weather is beautiful. Months of April and October are perfect for visiting Munich because the city is not very crowded (with the exception of Oktoberfest) and the weather is sunny. Between November and March the streets of Munich are almost empty due to constant temperature below 0 Celsius degrees and because the sky is cloudy all the time.
What to see in Munich?
Munich is a popular tourist destination, being called secret capital of Germany. Marienplatz square, with the new and the old City Hall, interesting because of their towers where you can see medieval scenes. Peterskirche is the oldest church in the centre of Munich, Frauenkirche cathedral and is the most famous church in the city centre (the height of the towers, 99 meters, limited since 2004, new buildings of the city).
Munich has several art museums, including Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne. Other famous tourist attractions in Munich are English Garden, Museum of Science and Rathaus-Glockenspiel, a decorated clock which moves characters on the top of the City Hall. Probably the most famous sights of the city is Munich Oktoberfest, a celebration of beer, long two weeks from the end of September at the begining of October each year.Where to eat in Munich?
The kitchen in Munich and, in general, Bavarian food is not the most sophisticated kitchen in Europe. Most menus include combinations of pork, cabbage and potatoes. Specific restaurants are easily found in Munich but are slightly more expensive than traditional methods.How much costs a day in Munich?
In Munich, large stores, hotels and gas stations usually accept payment with credit cards but despite other European cities, money is always preferred instead of plastic. It's pretty easy to spend money in Munich. For one night at the hotel, public transport, visits to museums and lunch at the restaurant your budget starts from EUR 90.
How to get in Munich?
The Muchen's airport, Franz Josef Strauss, is little more busy than Frankfurt's but remains still a favorite transit point for most airlines. Flights from Europe, New York and Sydney are usual on Munich airport and the national ones are not neglected. Besides aircraft, other alternatives to reach Munich are: train (Munich has connections with the major European cities), buses and private cars which can be a convenient means of transport due to the good highway net from Germany.