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, one of the most prosperous and fastest growing cities in Germany.
General reference
- Pronunciation: MEW-nik; German: München [ˈmʏnçn̩] ; Bavarian: Minga [ˈmɪŋ(ː)ɐ]
- Common English name(s): Munich
- Official English name(s): Munich
- Adjectival(s): Münchner
- Demonym(s): Münchner
Geography of Munich
Geography of Munich
- Munich is:
- Population of Munich: 1,512,491
- Area of Munich: 310.43 km2 (119.86 sq mi)
- Atlas of Munich
Location of Munich
- Munich is situated within the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Eurasia
- Europe (outline)
- Central Europe
- Germany
- Bavaria
- Upper Bavaria
- Munich Metropolitan Region
- Time zone(s): Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Environment of Munich
Natural geographic features of Munich
- Hills in Munich
- Lakes in Munich
- Rivers in Munich
Areas of Munich
Munich Metropolitan Region
- Larger Urban Zone
- Stadt München
- Landkreis Dachau
- Landkreis Ebersberg
- Landkreis Erding
- Landkreis Freising
- Landkreis Fürstenfeldbruck
- Landkreis Landsberg am Lech
- Landkreis München
- Landkreis Starnberg
Boroughs of Munich
Locations in Munich
- Tourist attractions in Munich
- Kunstareal
- Shopping areas and markets
City gates of Munich
- Isartor
- Karlstor
- Propylaea
- Sendlinger Tor
Cultural and exhibition centres in Munich
- Alte Kongresshalle
- Gasteig
- Neue Messe München
Fountains in Munich
- Fischbrunnen
- Neptunbrunnen
Monuments and memorials in Munich
- Angel of Peace
- Ruhmeshalle
Museums and galleries in Munich
Museums in Munich
- 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
- 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
- Alter Botanischer Garten
- Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg
- Englischer Garten
- Hellabrunn Zoo
- Hofgarten
- Olympiapark
- Olympiahalle
- Olympiaturm
- Olympic Village
- Ostpark
- Westpark
- Zamilapark
Public squares and open spaces in Munich
- Karlsplatz
- Königsplatz
- Mariahilfplatz
- Marienplatz
- Max-Joseph-Platz
- Münchner Freiheit
- Odeonsplatz
- Panzerwiese
- Theresienwiese
Religious buildings in Munich
- 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
- 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
Streets in Munich
- Alte Allee
- Brienner Straße
- Hohenzollernstraße
- Leopoldstraße
- Ludwigstraße
- Maximilianstraße
- Prinzregentenstraße
- Sendlinger Straße
- Sonnenstraße
- Tal
Theatres in Munich
Theatres in Munich
- Cuvilliés Theatre
- Deutsches Theater
- Münchner Marionettentheater
- National Theatre Munich
- Prinzregententheater
- Residenz Theatre
- Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz
Triumphal arches in Munich
Demographics of Munich
Demographics of Munich
- Population growth of Munich
Government and politics of Munich
Administration of Munich
- Landtag of Bavaria
- Mayor of Munich
Law and order in Munich
- Bavarian State Police
- Bavarian Border Police
- Polizeipräsidium München
Military in Munich
History of Munich
History of Munich
History of Munich, by period or event
Timeline of Munich
- 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)
History of Munich, by subject
- History of the Jews in Munich
Culture of Munich
Arts in Munich
Architecture of Munich
Architecture of Munich
- Art Nouveau architecture in Munich
- Baroque architecture in Munich
- Bürgersaalkirche
- Nymphenburg Palace
- Gothic Revival architecture in Munich
- Munich Stadtmuseum
- New Town Hall
- St Paul's Church
- Modern architecture in Munich
- BMW Welt
- Highlight Towers
- Hochhaus Uptown München
- SV-Hochhaus
- Neoclassical architecture in Munich
- Glyptothek
- Prinz-Carl-Palais
- Staatliche Antikensammlungen
- Neo-Renaissance architecture in Munich
- Renaissance architecture in Munich
- Munich Residenz
- Old Academy
- Rococo architecture in Munich
- Cuvilliés Theatre
- Holnstein Palace
Cinema of Munich
- Bavaria Film
- Constantin Film
- Munich Film Museum
- Museum Lichtspiele
Music of Munich
Music of Munich
- 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
Visual arts of Munich
- Munich School
- Munich Secession
Bavarian traditional clothing
- Tracht
- Bavarian hat
- Dirndl
- Haferlschuh
- Lederhosen
Cuisine of Munich
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
- Abendzeitung
- Münchner Merkur
- Süddeutsche Zeitung
- Tz (newspaper)
- Radio and television in Munich
People from Munich
- List of honorary citizens of Munich
Religion in Munich
Religion in Munich
- Catholicism in Munich
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Munich
- Munich Frauenkirche
- Freising Cathedral
- Protestantism in Munich
- Islam in Munich
- Judaism in Munich
- History of the Jews in Munich
Sports in Munich
Sport in Munich
- Basketball in Munich
- FC Bayern Munich (basketball)
- Football in Munich
- FC Bayern Munich
- List of FC Bayern Munich players
- TSV 1860 Munich
- Munich derby
- Rugby football in Munich
- Ice hockey in Munich
- Olympics in Munich
- Running in Munich
- Sports venues in Munich
- Allianz Arena
- Grünwalder Stadion
- Olympia Eishalle
- Olympia Schwimmhalle
- Olympiastadion
- Radstadion
- Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle
Economy and infrastructure of Munich
Economy of Munich
- Automotive industry in Munich
- BMW
- BMW Headquarters
- BMW vehicles
- MAN SE
- Electronics industry in Munich
- Financial services in Munich
- Munich's financial community
- Allianz
- Börse München
- HypoVereinsbank
- Hotels in Munich
- Hotel Bayerischer Hof
- Hotel Königshof
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
- Mandarin Oriental
- Sheraton Munich Arabellapark Hotel
- The Charles Hotel
- Restaurants and cafés in Munich
- Café-Bistro Dallmayr
- Hirschgarten
- Hofbräuhaus am Platzl
- Wienerwald
- Shopping malls and markets in Munich
- Hofstatt
- Karstadt München Bahnhofplatz
- Olympia-Einkaufszentrum
- Pasing Arcaden
- Riem Arcaden
- Weekly Markets in Munich
Transportation in Munich
Public transport in Munich
- Public transport operators
- Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund (MVV)
Air transport in Munich
Rail transport in Munich
- Munich S-Bahn
- Munich U-Bahn
- List of Munich U-Bahn stations
- Trams in Munich
Road transport in Munich
- Bus transport in Munich
- Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof München
- Car sharing in Munich
- Cycling in Munich
- Roads in Munich
Education in Munich
Education in Munich
- 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
Hospitals in Munich
- Klinikum Großhadern
- Rechts der Isar Hospital
See also
References
External links
Wikimedia Atlas of Munich
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