Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is a cultural and economic hub in southern Germany. The New Town Hall at Marienplatz in the city centre is famous for its Gothic clock tower and glockenspiel; the nearby Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney’s castle, looks like a fairy tale; Nymphenburg Palace is an elegant royal summer residence; and the English Garden is one of the largest urban parks in the world. Cuisine is the essence of Bavaria: crispy pork knuckle, Weisswurst with sweet mustard, beer, Black Forest cake, and the Oktoberfest immerses the whole city in celebration.