Roth Experience: Munich
Written by: Timothy Carlson
Added: Wed Jul 08 2009
Last Modified: Thu Jul 09 2009
Munich, the thriving capital of Bavarian Germany, is a center of art, technology, business, education, tourism and beer hall antics during Oktoberfest. Its 1.2 million residents love their football (soccer) team, their city of sensual beauty and fun.
But through history, Munich has been the focal point of ancient royal rivalries and many dark and tragic events. From the failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923 and throughout his evil reign from 1933 through 1945, Munich was one of Adolph Hitler's strongholds of support.
After Germany's surrender to the allies, the German people struggled hard to rebuild as a peace-loving, tolerant, progressive people of democratic principles. The 1972 Olympics was to be their coming out party. Sadly, their very impulse to eliminate any signs of their militaristic past and stage a Woodstock-style athletic love-fest left the Olympic security open to terrorism.
Today, Munich remains a magnet for everyone who loves art, culture, history and beauty and a friendly welcoming people, cherishing each new day in the sun.
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