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Munich celebrates its 850th birthday

In 2008 the capital of the German state of Bavaria, Munich, celebrates its 850^th birthday. Needless to say, its citizens are preparing for a huge event. The city was initially just a monastery. The birth of Munich is officially assumed to the year 1158, when Duke Henry the Lion destroyed a bridge over the Isar river and constructed a new one, thanks to which Munich granted the official city status. In the XIII century Munich belonged to the Wittelsbach dynasty, and later – the ducal residence of Upper Bavaria.

The motto of this important event is “Building bridges”. The anniversary will be celebrated with several activities. First, June 14^th - 15^th the city guests can participate in the City foundation festival. The festival takes place at the Marienplatz, which will offer music and dance performances, craftsmarket and a children’s area. The Old Town Ring Road festival takes place 19^th - 20^th June. The most romantic is the Isar Bridge festival (1^st - 3^rd August), with light installations, music under the bridge, dancing on the riverbanks, reflections on the water. Plus to this, lots of performances, concerts, cabarets and exhibitions are expected throughout the summer, especially on week-ends.