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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Munich:
Munich – capital and the most populated city in the German state of Bavaria. With over 1,450,000 residents in 310.43 km2 (119.86 sq mi) it is also Germany's third most populated Großstadt. Munich is considered a global city as of 2015[update],[1] one of the most prosperous and fastest growing cities in Germany.
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: /ˈmjuːnɪk/ MEW-nik; German: München [ˈmʏnçn̩] ;[2] Bavarian: Minga [ˈmɪŋ(ː)ɐ]
- Common English name(s): Munich
- Official English name(s): Munich
- Adjectival(s): Münchner
- Demonym(s): Münchner
Geography of Munich
[edit]- Munich is:
- Population of Munich: 1,512,491
- Area of Munich: 310.43 km2 (119.86 sq mi)
- Atlas of Munich
Munich
München | |
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  Munich Location within Germany | |
| Coordinates: 48°08′N 11°34′E / 48.133°N 11.567°E |
Location of Munich
[edit]- Munich is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s): Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Environment of Munich
[edit]Natural geographic features of Munich
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- Hills in Munich
- Lakes in Munich
- Rivers in Munich
Areas of Munich
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Locations in Munich
[edit]- Tourist attractions in Munich
City gates of Munich
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Cultural and exhibition centres in Munich
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Fountains in Munich
[edit]Monuments and memorials in Munich
[edit]Museums and galleries in Munich
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- Alte Pinakothek
- Bavarian National Museum
- Bavarian State Archaeological Collection
- BMW Museum
- BMW Welt
- Deutsches Museum
- Deutsches Theatermuseum
- Glyptothek
- Haus der Kunst
- Lenbachhaus
- Marstallmuseum
- Munich Stadtmuseum
- Museum Brandhorst
- Museum Five Continents
- Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke
- Museum Reich der Kristalle
- MVG Museum
- Neue Pinakothek
- Palaeontological Museum
- Pinakothek der Moderne
- Schackgalerie
- Staatliche Antikensammlungen
- Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München
- Staatliche Sammlung für Ägyptische Kunst
Palaces and villas in Munich
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- Alter Hof
- Amalienburg
- Blutenburg Castle
- Fürstenried Palace
- Holnstein Palace
- Munich Residenz
- Nymphenburg Palace
- Palais Leuchtenberg
- Palais Ludwig Ferdinand
- Palais Porcia
- Palais Preysing
- Prinz-Carl-Palais
- Schleissheim Palace
- Villa Stuck
- Villenkolonie Pasing I
- Wittelsbacher Palais
Parks and gardens in Munich
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- Alter Botanischer Garten
- Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg
- Englischer Garten
- Hellabrunn Zoo
- Hofgarten
- Olympiapark
- Ostpark
- Westpark
- Zamilapark
Public squares and open spaces in Munich
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- Karlsplatz
- Königsplatz
- Mariahilfplatz
- Marienplatz
- Max-Joseph-Platz
- Münchner Freiheit
- Odeonsplatz
- Panzerwiese
- Theresienwiese
Religious buildings in Munich
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- Abbey Church of St Anna
- Allerheiligen-Hofkirche
- Asam Church
- Ludwigskirche
- Munich Frauenkirche, the cathedral
- New St John's Church
- Salvatorkirche
- St. Boniface's Abbey
- St. Luke's Church
- St. Martin, Moosach
- St. Michael in Berg am Laim
- St. Michael's Church
- St. Paul's Church
- St. Peter's Church
- St. Peter, Großhadern
- St. Sylvester, Schwabing
- Theatine Church
- Trinity Church
Secular buildings in Munich
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- Bavarian State Library
- Bayerische Staatskanzlei
- BMW Headquarters
- Circus Krone Building
- Hypo-Haus
- Justizpalast
- Maximilianeum
- New Town Hall
- Old Technical Town Hall
- Old Town Hall
- SiemensForum München
- SV-Hochhaus
Streets in Munich
[edit]- Alte Allee
- Brienner Straße
- Hohenzollernstraße
- Leopoldstraße
- Ludwigstraße
- Maximilianstraße
- Prinzregentenstraße
- Sendlinger Straße
- Sonnenstraße
- Tal
Theatres in Munich
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- Cuvilliés Theatre
- Deutsches Theater
- Münchner Marionettentheater
- National Theatre Munich
- Prinzregententheater
- Residenz Theatre
- Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz
Triumphal arches in Munich
[edit]Demographics of Munich
[edit]Government and politics of Munich
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Law and order in Munich
[edit]Military in Munich
[edit]History of Munich
[edit]History of Munich, by period or event
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- Founding of Munich (1158)
- Munich during the Middle Ages
- Duchy of Bavaria (from the 6th through the 8th century)
- Capital of the reunited duchy of Bavaria – Munich becomes capital of the whole of Bavaria (1506)
- Kingdom of Bavaria (1805–1918)
- Capital of the Kingdom of Bavaria – Munich becomes the capital of the new Kingdom of Bavaria (1806)
- Munich during World War I
- Munich during the Weimar Republic, the Nazi Regime, and the World War II
- Beer Hall Putsch (8–9 November 1923)
- Munich Agreement (1938)
- Bombing of Munich in World War II (in the later stages of World War II)
- Munich today (1945–present)
- Duchy of Bavaria (from the 6th through the 8th century)
History of Munich, by subject
[edit]Culture of Munich
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Arts in Munich
[edit]Architecture of Munich
[edit]- Art Nouveau architecture in Munich
- Baroque architecture in Munich
- Gothic Revival architecture in Munich
- Modern architecture in Munich
- Neoclassical architecture in Munich
- Neo-Renaissance architecture in Munich
- Renaissance architecture in Munich
- Rococo architecture in Munich
Cinema of Munich
[edit]Music of Munich
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- Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Bavarian State Opera
- Bavarian State Orchestra
- Bayerisches Staatsballett
- Münchener Bach-Chor
- MünchenKlang
- Munich Chamber Orchestra
- Munich Philharmonic
- Munich Radio Orchestra
- Munich Symphony Orchestra
- Philharmonischer Chor München
Theatre of Munich
[edit]Visual arts of Munich
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Bavarian traditional clothing
Events in Munich
- Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz
- Electronica
- International Garden Expo 83
- Internationale Fachmesse für Sportartikel und Sportmode
- Kunstmesse München
- Mineralientage München
- Munich Biennale
- Munich Opera Festival
- Munich Science Days
- Oktoberfest
- Streetlife Festival
Languages of Munich
Media in Munich
- Newspapers in Munich
- Radio and television in Munich
People from Munich
Religion in Munich
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- Catholicism in Munich
- Protestantism in Munich
- Islam in Munich
- Judaism in Munich
Sports in Munich
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- Basketball in Munich
- Football in Munich
- Rugby football in Munich
- Ice hockey in Munich
- Olympics in Munich
- Running in Munich
- Sports venues in Munich
Economy and infrastructure of Munich
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- Automotive industry in Munich
- Electronics industry in Munich
- Financial services in Munich
- Hotels in Munich
- Restaurants and cafés in Munich
- Shopping malls and markets in Munich
Transportation in Munich
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- Public transport operators
Air transport in Munich
- Airports in Munich
Rail transport in Munich
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Road transport in Munich
[edit]- Bus transport in Munich
- Car sharing in Munich
- Cycling in Munich
- Roads in Munich
Education in Munich
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- Academy of Fine Arts
- Bundeswehr University Munich
- Hochschule für Musik und Theater München
- Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- Munich Business School
- Munich School of Philosophy
- Munich University of Applied Sciences
- Technical University of Munich
- University of Television and Film Munich
Research institutes in Munich
- European Southern Observatory
- Ifo Institute for Economic Research
- Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics
Healthcare in Munich
[edit]Hospitals in Munich
See also
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References
[edit]External links
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Munich at Wikipedia's sister projects
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Media from Commons
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Quotations from Wikiquote
Texts from Wikisource
Textbooks from Wikibooks
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