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This time, let us move up and visit the place of Germany, focusing the article mostly where the Oktoberfest originated, Munich.

Located at the river Isar in the south of Bavaria, this city has a lot of things to offer in terms of tourism. The city is famous for its beautiful architecture, fine culture, as well as the known annual Oktoberfest beer celebration.

Munich cultural scene is also one of the best to discover, with the museums even considered by some to outrank Berlin in quality. Many travelers to Munich are absolutely stunned by the quality of the architecture. Although it was heavily damaged by allied bombing during World War II, many of its historic buildings have been rebuilt and the city center appears mostly as it did in the late 1800s including its largest church, the Frauenkirche, and the famous city hall (Neues Rathaus).

Munich is also a major international center of business, engineering and research exemplified by the presence of two research universities, several multinational companies and worldclass technology and science museums like the Deutsches Museum, BMW Museum and Siemens Forum.

The following are the best place to check whenever you visit Munich, Germany:

1. Marienplatz - Marien Square and the New Town Hall of Munich

2. Frauenkirche - Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady

3. Dachau Concentration Camp

4. The English Garden

5. Best Beer Halls in Munich

6. Viktualienmarkt - The Victuals Market

7. Residence Palace of Munich

8. Deutsches Museum - German Museum

9. Museums Ensemble: Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne

10. Olympic Stadium of Munich

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