The capital of Bavaria perfectly marries medieval architecture with modern marvels. The city is best known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589. In the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square contains landmarks such as Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus, with a popular glockenspiel show that chimes and reenacts stories from the 16th century. Nature lovers can enjoy the stunning English Garden, Nymphenburg Schloss, and the Hirschgarten. The city also has plenty to offer history buffs- with the chilling Dachau concentration camp just 20 minutes from the city centre.