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 the Glockenspiel in
München by globetrott
For most tourists THIS is, what they want to see, and plenty of them wait there every hour...
BUT ONLY at 11.00 a.m. + 12.oo noon
and from May till October also at 05.00 p.m. you may see the sculptures moving according to the chimes.
Something else happens at 09.00 p.m. on the 7th floor :
there will be the night-watchman and the " Münchner Kindl " will be taken to bed.
(I have to admit I never watched that scene at 09.00 p.m., but found it in my guide-books, and maybe YOU may have a look at least, when you know about it.)
In order to watch the Glockenspiel on the Rathaus, it is best to walk up St.Peter-church or get one of the tables at the windows of "Cafe Glockenspiel" in the 5th floor of a house opposite of the Rathaus! Leave a Comment Address: MarienplatzDirections: Directely on Marienplatz
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 Neues Rathaus with the
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domes by flyingscot4,
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There is a tower in the Neues Rathaus that can climbed (or take the elevator) for a view of Marienplatz and the surroundings of the old city. (The views from Alte Peter are better, but it is 300+ steps.) The other landmark in Marienplatz is the Alte Rathaus (Old City Hall) which now contains a toy museum. Guides point out that the words "new" and "old" are relative because the "altstadt" (old city) has been totally rebuilt since the bombing ravages of WWII. Most of the buildings are very faithful recreations of the original buildings from the 14th to 19th centuries.
Go to Marienplatz first, and everything (I do mean everything) gets better. That does NOT mean that Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel are not good. It means that the rest of Munich is sensational. It is truly one of the most "fun" cities in the world. Address: Marienplatz - you can't miss it.Directions: Take any tram, bus, subway, or cab and just say "Marienplatz."
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 by acemj
The center of the square is marked by Mary's Column, which was erected to celebrate getting rid of Swedish troops who occupied Munich in the early 1600s. Leave a Comment
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Munich’s central square, Marienplatz, is just about halfway between the two opera houses. This photo is one that I took from the top of one of the towers of the Frauenkirche.
The old-looking building on the left is actually the New City Hall (Neues Rathaus), which is called that because they didn't even start building it until 1867.
If you see a lot of people loitering around Marienplatz shortly before 11.00 a.m. or 12 noon (or shortly before 5.00 p.m. during the summer months), they are probably waiting for the Carillon (Glockenspiel) to start playing in the tower of the New City Hall.
Second photo: Another attraction of Marienplatz is the top floor of Ludwig Beck's department store, which offers Germany's largest and finest selection of opera and classical music CDs. (See my shopping tip.) Leave a Comment
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 Marienplatz from Peterskirche by antistarLeave a Comment Directions: Marienplatz is right in the center of the city, but you can't get to it from the station directly by public transport. You can either take the U-Bahn via Sendlinger Tor, or take a 10 minute walk straight up Bayerstrasse, through the gate at Karlsplatz.
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The Virgin Mary has been regarded as the patroness of Bavaria for over 400 years. During the 1630's Munich faced not only advancing Swedish armies bent on destruction but also the plague in which a third of the populace died. The Swedish were bribed to save the city and the plague resolved. In thanks, Elector Maximilian took the gilded oversized figure from the Frauenkirche and had constructied a column on the main square. It has remained the central site of devotion for Bavarian Catholics. Do note at the base four angels battling the four great enemies -- war, hunger, disease, and most important to the Wittelsbach the ultimate devil Martin Luther.
The square was named Marienplatz in 1854. It is also the central site for measuring highway distances, point zero, in Bavaria.
It has served as a focal point for important events since its construction. There have been many papal visits since Pope Pius VI in 1782 including John Paul II in 1980. Current Pope Benedict XVI made his last official act as cardinal of Munich 1982 a prayer at this site before leaving to serve in Rome as well as his first act upon returning as Pope in 2006. The armies which left to fight the Ottoman Empire in the late 17th Century left from this symbol of Bavarian Catholicism.
The Nazis intrusion into the life of German citizens included a ban on public Catholic prayer. Silent prayer passing the Mariensaule was a token protest. During the war, the column was removed to safety and replaced amidst the ruins in 1945 by Cardinal Michael Faulhaber. It's currrent site reflects placement after removal for construction of the subway in 1970. The Column of Mary is and remains the focal point for the Bavarian veneration of the Virgin today. Leave a Comment Address: MarienplatzDirections: In the middle
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 by Hosell
We started seeing the MARIENTPLATZ or (Mary' Square),really this huge and wonderful square is Munich's heart.It is located in the center of the Old Town,and on the square and just around you'll see some of best buildings and architecture that Munich has to offer.
Marientplatz is always full with tourist and normally it is crowded specially the bars and souvernirs shops around.Is a ver nice place to start a walked tour in the city as we did!. Leave a Comment
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 Neus Rathause by diageva
At the ground flor off the New Town Hall you have a Tourist Information point Leave a Comment Directions: U-bahn, S-bahn Marianplatz, bus 52
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Marienplatz is one of Munich's central squares - a pedestrian zone with shops, restaurants, churches, a market, street performers, etc. You can easily spend a couple of hours here wandering around, shopping, stopping in at the churches, having a beer at an outdoor cafe.
One of the big attractions of Marienplatz is the Glockenspiel. There are performances at 11, 12, and 5. Hordes of people will form in front of the Rathaus. Carved wood figures a story high will joust and dance - revolving to the music. It's very touristy and even a little boring, but it's world famous and you will go and watch anyway! Leave a Comment
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 Neues Rathaus and
glockenspiel by Jagermeister
The glockenspiel only "does its dance" two or three times daily, so, if you're interested in seeing it, plan accordingly.
Marienplatz is a hub for the Munich S and U-Bahn and is well within walking distance from the Hauptbahnhof. There are also many drinking establishments (i.e. Hofbrauhaus) nearby.
Keep an eye out for cafes on the second floors of buildings between Karlstor and the Altes Rathaus to escape the hustle and bustle of the area while still being able to people watch. Leave a Comment Address: MarienplatzDirections: Marienplatz
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