Munich

Munich, the capital of Bavaria, has centuries-old buildings and several museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the famous Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589. In the Altstadt (Old Town), the central square Marienplatz has monuments, such as the neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a show popular xylophone that recreates stories from the 16th century.