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München

München1 is located in the high plains of southeastern Deutschland2 on the Isar River.3 The metropolis has 2.3 million, with 1.3 million within the city limits. Monuments and buildings include the medieval Karlstor, a fortified gate; the 12th century Peters Church;4 the 291 meter tall Olympia Tower5 from the 1968 Olympics; the Frauenkirche, a 15th century church with "hoods" on its towers; and the tri-cylindered BMW Building.

External references

The BMW Building in München

Historical maps

map of Deutschland, the Benelux countries and Danmark (part), 2000 CE

Footnotes

1. Munich in English.
2. Germany in English.
3. A tributary of the Donau (Danube).
4. Peterskirche in German.
5. Olympiaturn in German.