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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: Glockenspiel. Everyone watches... Tip Rating:

By eitakorlando on August 27, 2002

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Glockenspiel. Everyone watches this at least once. Just do it and move on. Unless you have a telephoto lens on your camera, I think that this is difficult to truly enjoy. It is so high up. I do want do add that people truly love this. I think it is worth seeing once -- it is possible that I've just seen it one too many times. Oh well. Definitely see to see what all the fuss is about. Also, visit Ludwig's tomb. You gotta -- he is the man in Bavaria.

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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: The town's best-known and... Tip Rating:

By roadnottaken on August 27, 2002

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The town's best-known and most-visited 'tourist trap' is, of course, the Glockenspiel on the facade of the Rathaus. Visitors flock here to witness the musical displays (the most popular of which seems to be at 11 in the morning). Apparently, pickpockets have been known to snatch the wallets of tourists that are concentrated on the show. Since the glockenspiel is on the central square (Marienplatz), it is very hard to miss so you will probably see it many times during your visit in Munich.

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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: I´ve been wondering all my... Tip Rating:

By zitronella on August 27, 2002

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I´ve been wondering all my life what could be the attraction of the chimes up in the town hall - find out yourself!

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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: Actually this is not a tourist... Tip Rating:

By Luis_Alberto on August 24, 2002

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Actually this is not a tourist trap, but many visitors to this city, go to see the Carillon on the tower of the New Townhall. Every hour on the hour, its dancing figurines delight the onlookers, with its synchronize movements.

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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: The Glockenspiel

By sarahkathryn on August 26, 2002

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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: Don't watch the clock show...

By teitss on August 24, 2002

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Don't watch the clock show (forget the name) in the Marienplatz. It is a waste of time.

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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: umm... that's it?

By tyerks on October 10, 2003

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Almost all the tourists who go to Munich want to see the famous Glockenspiel. My sister and I had heard about it, and on the tour we did, they said it was overrated, but we decided to go see it anyways, just to see for ourselves. Well, there was QUITE the crowd gathered around Marienplatz for the show, all with cameras poised and ready. We stayed for about 5 minutes of the bore, and then we had to leave. It's not at all interesting. However, if you feel the need to see for yourself, that's cool. We did. People tell you about tourist traps all the time, but sometimes, you don't know until you go. Who knows, maybe you, too, will get excited when one knight falls.

Get in front of the crowd of people watching the Glockenspiel, turn around, and watch them watch it. This would prove to be much more amusing.

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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: Not worth it

Updated By jtbro86 on March 14, 2007

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Everyone who visits Munich will want to see this. Once you do, you will be highly disappointed. I was expecting more than puppets going in circles. I was expecting a lot more. Leave before it is over and you'll beat the crowd to any of the good pubs or restaurants around the city center.

If you insist on seeing it, I suggest waiting until the very last second. You'll cry if you wait long for this.

And I would suggest having kids who will enjoy it. Perhaps they might like it, I couldn't tell you from my experience.

Get off the beaten path and try the side shops. Good shopping, especially for futbol gear.

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	Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall: what a bore

By marzy on July 21, 2003

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this clock tower does not live up to its fame. its famous dancing figures are 11 minutes of my life i would love to have back.

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