Munich (German: München)  is the capital city of Bavaria. Within
the city limits, Munich has a population of more than 1.3
million, making it the third most populous city in Germany. The
Munich metropolitan region including cities like Augsburg or
Ingolstadt had a population of more than 5.6 million in 2008.
Munich, located at the river Isar in the south of Bavaria, is
famous for its beautiful architecture, fine culture, and the
annual Oktoberfest beer celebration. Munich's cultural scene is
second to none in Germany, with the museums even considered by
some to outrank Berlin in quality. Many travelers to Munich are
absolutely stunned by the quality of the architecture. Although
it was heavily damaged by allied bombing during World War II,
many of its historic buildings have been rebuilt and the city
center appears mostly as it did in the late 1800s including its
largest church, the Frauenkirche, and the famous city hall
(Neues Rathaus). Munich is also a major international center of
business, engineering and