The heart of the city
Neighborhood: Altstadt
Nearest Train: Marienplatz: S1-S8, U3, U6, Bus 52
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Marienplatz has been at the thick of things ever since the city was founded by Henry the Lion in 1158. It was once a salt and grain market, but is now a magnet for tourists who flock here to marvel at the Gothic facade of the town hall. The bells in the town hall tower peal at 11a (as well as noon and 5p in the Summer) accompanied by a glockenspiel depicting a medieval dance and the wedding of Duke William V and Renata von Lothringen. The Mariensäule stands in the middle of the square.
Reviews
Fabulous Muchen
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Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from New York City on Jun 22 2008
Great Any Time of Year
I have been to Marienplatz several times, and it never ceases to make me smile. It is one of Europe...
Reviewed by:clezowitz from on Feb 16 2008
All and more...!
There are few places as friendly and warm as Munich, and the Marienplatz is the center of it all. F...
Reviewed by:oglthrp2 from Cherry Hill, NJ on Feb 11 2008
