The Bavarian capital city, with its more than 1.5 million inhabitants, is a world city and beer garden, offering both nobility and coziness. Munich's center impresses - despite the destruction during World War II - with its historical face. In the urban core, Marienplatz, St. Peter, and the Frauenkirche tell stories from the Middle Ages. The Residenz, Hofgarten, and grand boulevards lead back to royal times. At Königsplatz, the Nazi past becomes evident. Magnificent art can be experienced in the Pinakotheken, while natural sciences and technology are showcased in the Deutsches Museum. Those seeking pure relaxation will find it in the English Garden or along the Isar River. For lively socializing, the Hofbräuhaus is the place to go. Three carefully designed walks lead to the most significant sights of Munich's city center while also recounting outstanding personalities and formative events from the city's history spanning over eight centuries.