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When to go
Munich, the capital of the largest federal state of Germany, Bavaria, is one of the most popular cities in the country. The best time of the year to visit Munich is from May to early October, when the city's numerous beer gardens, street cafes and bars are overflowing. Munich is bursting with tourists between May and September, when the weather is at its best, with temperatures ranging from 18 C to 23 C on an average. There are fewer visitors during April-May and September-October (with the exception of the Oktoberfest revelers in October) and these months are also a good time to visit as the weather is fine then too.
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Fast Facts
Location:: Southeastern Germany, on the River Isar, north of the Bavarian Alps; Local City Name:: München Area: 310 sq km 120 sq miles Population: 1,338,000; Dialing code:: +49 89 Currency: Euro (€)
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Exchange Rates
The currency used in Germany is the Euro (EUR).
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Public Holidays
January 1 - New Year's Day January 6 - Epiphany March/April -Easter - Good Friday and Easter Monday May 1 - Labor Day Ascension Day - 10 days before Pentecost, the seventh Sun after Easter Whit-Monday - day after Whitsunday/Pentecost Corpus Christi - 10 days after Pentecost August 15 - Feast of the Assumption October 3 - Day of German Unity November 1 - All Saints' Day November 17 - Day of Prayer and National Repentance December 25 and 26 - Christmas
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Annual Temperature
January: High 1 C° (34 F°) Low -5 C° (23 F°); February: High 3 C° (38 F°) Low -4 C° (25 F°); March: High 8 C° (47 F°) Low 0 C° (32 F°)
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Munich Residents
Munich is Germany's third largest city. The city has a population of about 1.3 million. People are friendly, the atmosphere is good-humored and there are things to do all year round. The people of Munich are well-educated and there is a flourishing gay population. Underneath the fun-loving exterior of this city, there is also an underlying conservatism and resistance to both religious and political change.
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Munich today
Munich, the capital of Bavaria is located on the Isar River. Its image is that of a high-spirited and festival-addicted city. There is an old charm to the city which combines with the energetic, cosmopolitan feel to provide the perfect mix. Munich is renowned for its architecture and culture. The city is a haven of culture, with a huge number of museums, a vibrant arts scene and the famous celebrations of Oktoberfest.
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Munich History
Munich was established in 1158 by Henry the Lion who was the duke of Saxony and Bavaria. The city's name comes from the settlement near which it was situated, called Munichen. In 1255 it became the residence of the Wittelsbach family, the dukes of Bavaria. It became the capital of Bavaria in 1503. Munich developed into a leading cultural and artistic center under the 19th century kings Louis I, Maximilian II and Louis II. During this time it also played a leading role in the development of 19th and 20th century German painting.
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