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Munich is the capital city of Bavaria (Bayern), the third-largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg, with a population of 1,353,186 (as of 2010). The city is located on the Isar River.

The name of the city comes from "Mönch" (monk – from the Latin monachus), referencing a colony of monks from the Schäftlarn Monastery, situated in what is now called Petersbergl. The exact date of the settlement's founding is unknown, but the first documented mention of the city dates back to 1158, when it was referred to as villa Munichen during the reign of Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony. Half a century later, the settlement was granted the status of a fortified city.

Marienplatz (Mary's Square) is named after the column with the statue of the Virgin Mary in the center of the square and is flanked by the New and Old Town Halls. In the main tower of the New Town Hall, you can find the famous Rathaus-Glockenspiel, a clock with figurines that move and depict medieval scenes, operating only at specific hours.

Peterskirche (St. Peter's Church) is the oldest church in the city center, while Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) is the most famous, with its spectacular 15th-century Gothic architecture. The two 99-meter-tall towers of the cathedral have become a landmark and set the maximum height allowed for new buildings in the city (as of 2004).

Munich is home to numerous art museums, including Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, and Pinakothek der Moderne, all located in the Kunstareal museum district.

Other attractions in Munich include:

• The English Garden (Englischer Garten), a large park in the city center, designed in the early 19th century, which has gained fame in recent decades for its designated nudist areas.
• Deutsches Museum, a renowned technology museum.
• Oktoberfest, probably the city's most famous attraction, a two-week-long beer festival.

Other famous landmarks include Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady) and Olympiaturm (Olympic Tower), an imposing structure used for radio and TV broadcasts, located near the Olympic Stadium and Village.

The Olympic Village was also the site of the Munich massacre during the 1972 Summer Olympics. Additionally, the final match of the 1974 FIFA World Cup was held in Munich.