| Located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps, Munich, or "Munchen" as it is known to locals, is a traditional Bavarian city infsed with modern-day urban life and filled with historical landmarks, charming old world architecture, and boasting a vibrant nightlife. Many visitors to Munich enjoy the variety of historical landmarks and buildings in the city such as Frauenkirche Cathedral and the Maximilianeum, which houses the state parliament. As the third largest city in Germany, Munich hosts a variety of festival and celebrations throughout the year including Sommerfest Olympiapark, held in the Olympic Park, The Summer International Film Festival, Opera Festival and the famous Munich beer festival of Oktoberfest attractions millions of visitors from all over the world.
Visitors and locals alike enjoy the city's variety of open-air markets, which offer a variety of artisan goods, clothing, gifts and gourmet items, as well as specialty holiday seasonal items available in the city's Christmas-themed market held each winter. Other shopping aras in Munich include the Brienner Strasse, Maximilianstrasse, Residenzstrasse and Theatinerstrasse districts, all offerig shops, boutiques and departments stores, as well as cafes and restaurants offering both German regional favorites as well as a variety of international cuisine. Both visitors and locals alike enjoy Munich's vibrant and boisterous nightlife, with many pubs, bars and nightclubs available throughout the city and with the Schwabing area being among the most popular with its small theaters, cabarets, galleries and cinemas. Many tourists visiting the area opt for a visit to the EuroAide Tourist Information Centre at the Hauptbahnhof train station, where maps, discount tourist cards and information about tours are all available.
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