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| Located
to the north of the Bavarian Alps, on the River Isar, Munich (München)
is a city that combines proud provincialism with international glamour. Founded
by Duke Henry the Lion in 1158, the city had become, within a century, the seat
of the Wittelsbach dynasty, who ruled the duchy, electorate and kingdom of
Bavaria until the end of World War I. Their influence is evident in the
concentration of grand Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and neo-classical
architecture adorning Munich’s streets. Perhaps most importantly, the
Wittelsbach’s patronage of the arts and extensive art collections provided the
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The city acquired the name München (‘home of the monks’) from its first monastery, founded in the eighth century. Monasteries have since played an important role in the history of the city, not least by starting the beer brewing traditions for which the city has received worldwide renown. Successive rulers, detecting a profitable source of tax revenue, actively encouraged beer production as a means both of raising money and keeping the populace happy at the same time. Following recent mergers, the city’s six breweries have been reduced to four – Augustiner, Hofbräuhaus, Paulaner (who now own Hacker-Pschorr) and the merged Spaten-Löwenbräu. Beer quality is still based on the Reinheitsgebot (Purity Edict), introduced by the Bavarian Duke Wilhelm IV in 1516, which forbids the use of anything other than the core ingredients of barley, hops and water in the brewing process. Drinking a foaming Mass of beer in one of the city’s beer halls or gardens is an essential part of the Munich experience. |
The period between the wars represents the low point in Munich’s history and
tends to be glossed over by tourist brochures. The city was the cradle of the
Nazi movement after World War I and was the scene of Hitler’s first attempt to
seize power – the infamous ‘Beer Hall Putsch’ on 8 November 1923.
Moreover, in 1938, the treaty that surrendered a large portion of Czechoslovakia
to the Nazis was signed by Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy in Munich
– an act of appeasement that started the slide towards World War II. The city
suffered intensive bomb damage during Allied air raids at the end of the war but
the economic success of the post-war years has supported a comprehensive
rebuilding and restoration programme, making the city the one of the most
popular tourist destinations in Germany.
The citizens of Munich demonstrate a cosmopolitan refinement as well as genuine
passion for the region’s many traditions and tourists flock to the city for
the world famous Oktoberfest, to indulge in an orgy of beer and
revelry. The stereotypical images of lederhosen-clad Bavarians quaffing
vast portions of beer and sausage might apply at this time, however, with a
strong cultural scene, richly endowed art collections and excellent shopping,
the city certainly has more to offer than just light entertainment. With warm
summers accommodating lovely garden restaurants and open-air stages and snowy
winters with romantic Christmas markets, Munich is a place to visit all year
round.

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