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Aw u one in a series of articles about the cities and places to be visited on the 10-day tour - “Romantic Europe" being offered by the Virginia Times Newspapers and KLM Royal Dutch Airline. Capital of Bavaria and third largest city in the Federal Republic of Germany, Munich was founded by monks in 1158. In 1180 the Duchy of Bavaria passed to the Wittelsbachs. Through territorial division, Munich became their residence in 1225 and remained closely connected with the fate of this art-loving ruling family up to 1918. The Wittelsbach Dynasty ruled Bavaria for more than 800 years, leaving its mark on the land, its art and culture. They provided the start for the city’s most important collections, appointed renowned musicians, supported the fine arts and promoted the city’s building activity. The artistic sense of King Ludwig I
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