Munich is the third largest city in Germany by size and is the capital of Bavaria. Munich has a striking setting on the banks of the river Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. The architecture of the city is delightfully old and has the latest high rise which is symbolized by the BMW headquarters building. The two royal palaces, the Nymphenburg and the Oberschleiheim are good-looking examples of the magnificence of the past. Several parts of the palaces now serve as museums and the grounds as parks.
There are lots of places to go to and things to do in Munich. If by chance you are in Munich in the start of October, then you will get caught up in the preparations for the October festival. The October festival is famous, and it is more a beer drinking competition where the major beer making companies setup huge tents and beer in enormous liter mugs is served. Beer is only served to people who are seated and to locate a seat one needs to get into a tent earlier than 10 am. The festival can though be fairly stressful.
There is theater, opera, and music in Munich for those who enjoy watching or listening to a superior theatrical performance. The Residenztheater hosts a selection of classical and recent plays. At the Nationaltheater, there are daily ballet or opera shows. The Kammerspiele can astonish the audience with fresh interpretations of famed plays.
There are a number of museums, galleries and memorials to visit in Munich. The Dachau concentration camp memorial site is a sobering reminder of the horrors of the past, and it is thus not recommended to take small children there. The Deutsches Museum is one of the world's largest technical museums. For car lovers, the BMW museum is a must see museum.
For having fun and ambling around, there are more than a few parks and gardens in Munich. There is also an incredibly huge zoo, in fact one of the chief zoos in the world where animals can be glimpsed going about in their natural habitats. Even if you're not a zoo person you will still have fun ambling through this zoo.
If you are a sports aficionado and have never seen the Olympics, then make a trip to the Olympic village where the 1972 summer Olympics were organized. There are numerous universities in Munich that teach applied science, arts, and business studies.
There are two markets and a number of shopping centers for people who love to shop. The markets sell fresh vegetables, meat and fish, and every type of fruit that you can imagine.
Dining in Munich is a treat especially the special Bavarian breakfast which is served till noon! If you have missed the October festival there is still plenty of bars from where you can taste the famous beers that are made in the breweries in Munich.
Munich is a great city to go to at anytime of the year as it is very energetic, and there is always a lot to do and discover over here.

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