Munich (München)

Bavaria's capital since 1506 is famous worldwide for Oktoberfest, drawing over 6 million visitors each year for 16 days of beer halls, fairground rides, and traditional Lederhosen. Marienplatz is anchored by the Gothic Neues Rathaus with its beloved Glockenspiel carillon (1908), while the English Garden at 3.7 sq km is larger than New York's Central Park.