Munich today is the technology capital, that values quality of life over and above all other aspects. Nevertheless the Bavarian city retains a medieval charm. It's a city that guilelessly blends modernity and tradition. The chic and the fashionable co exist with Lederhosen (Leather pants), rustic beer halls and wursts. With the static Alps in the backdrop and the turbulent Isar passing through, modern Munich is cosmopolitan and one of Germany's most visited cities.