By On 12/31/14 AT 12:29 PM. 1  Vladimir Putin celebrates 15 years in power on Wednesday. A lot has changed since he became president on New Year's Eve 1999. 2  Vladimir Putin celebrates 15 years in power on Wednesday. A lot has changed since he became president on New Year's Eve 1999. Photo: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images.
Munich is the third largest city of Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. Located to the north of the Bavarian Alps, Munich is the capital and the largest city of Bavaria.The city was probably founded in 1158 by the monks of the Bavarian order, though it was formally granted the status of a city in 1175.he city of Munich is located 50 kms away from the Bavarian Alps on the plains of Upper Bavaria. The average altitude of the city is 520 meters. The northern part is occupied by a sandy plateau while the southern part is dotted with hills created by glacial deposits. Parts of the city are marshy.
Of course, Munich is so charming, youâll have just as much fun simply strolling the local streets. Residents and travelers alike refer to the city as Toytown due to its quaint atmosphere and clean aesthetic, and youâll find examples of this character in nearly each of its neighborhoods.ou can even venture beyond the cityâs borders to regal sights like the Schloss Dachau â several Munich tours can get you to the area â but youâll find plenty of must see tourist attractions in Munich itself. If youâd rather spend your time browsing art collections, check out the cityâs network of museums.