My in-depth feature on Munich was just published and I wanted to share it here with the hope that it is useful to visitors... I've covered hotels, attractions, BMWs, and anything else I could think of.
What’s Doing in Munich
Munich, a city of broad avenues, Baroque architecture, and Bavarian accents, not to mention beer and BMWs, is one of the most visitor-friendly cities in Germany and its motto, “München mag dich,” which literally means “Munich likes you,” reflects its welcoming nature. Approximately 1.38 million people live in the Bavarian capital, which spans 120 square miles (311 square kilometers) and where the sun shines more often than any almost other spot in Germany.
Munich’s origins date back to a 12th century settlement of Benedictine monks along the Isar River, a moment commemorated in the city’s logo, the Münchner Kindle, a small monk. It stayed under the control of the Wittelsbach family, Bavaria’s royal dynasty, from 1255 until 1918, serving as Bavaria’s capital starting in 1506....
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