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Marienplatz Munich : Old Town Square of Munich!

Marienplatz Munich Old Town Square of Munich

Marienplatz Munich is the old town square of the city and is definitely one of the places that you must check out when you visit Munich!


View of Marienplatz and its attractions!

There many attractions in and around Marienplatz…

1. Rathaus Glockenspiel. You can catch the 11 am show of the clock tower (Rathaus Glockenspiel) or take a seat at one of the many cafes and enjoy a cuppa while the performance takes place. If you’re standing, be prepared to stand for a while because it is a 15 minutes performance!

City Hall Clock Tower and the Mariensäule (Marian Column)
City Hall Clock Tower and the Mariensäule (Marian Column)

2. Mariensaule (Marian Column). The Marian Column is a monument that signifies the end of Swedish Occupation. Built in 1638, it also has a statue of Virgin Mary at the top of it. Also makes a good meeting area in the middle of the square.

3. Frauenkirche & St. Peter’s Church. Completed in the 1500s, Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Dear Lady) is one of the most prominent landmarks in Munich. The church has 2 iconic towers with a blue top. You can also visit the top of towers to have breath-taking views of the city of Munich. Another prominent landmark is the St. Peter’s Church.

Frauenkirche Munich and its 2 iconic towers
Frauenkirche Munich and its 2 iconic towers

4. Shopping! In and around Marienplatz are tons of shopping options! Head towards Kaufingerstrasse and along Neuhauser Strasse towards Karlsplatz, you will find many shops and malls that line these streets!

How to get to Marienplatz Munich



Map of Marienplatz Town Square in Munich

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Glockenspiel Munich : Top 10 Clock Towers in the World!

Glockenspiel Munich, also known as the Clock Tower in Munich is one of the major attractions in Munich. Much like the Astronomical Clock in Prague, it is one of the top 10 must-visit tower clocks in the world! We visited the clock for the 11am performance…

Glockenspiel Munich – Top 10 Clock Towers in the World!

Rathaus Glockenspiel @ Marienplatz Munich
Rathaus Glockenspiel @ Marienplatz Munich
Rathaus and the statue in the middle of Marienplatz
Rathaus and the statue in the middle of Marienplatz

The clock tower is part of the city hall or Rathaus. Hence its name of Rathaus Glockenspiel (City Hall Clock Tower).

There are 2 stories being told by the clock. The first part of the story (top portion) tells of a marriage which ends with a jousting match. The second part of the story (bottom portion) is a legend that depicts a dance that was suppose to ward off a plague.

The entire performance lasts about 15 minutes. It is actually quite tiring to hold the camera up for such a long time (thanks Kate!). Hence, here’s a shortened version of the performance for you!

How to get to Glockenspiel Munich



Map of Rathaus Glockenspiel Clock Tower in Munich

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Rathaus Glockenspiel Clock Tower Munich
Rathaus Glockenspiel Clock Tower Munich

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Remember to visit this world renowned attraction – the Rathaus Glockenspiel Munich (Clock Tower) the next time you descend upon the city of Munich!

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