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FactsMarienplatz is the heart and heartbeat of Munich's old city. Much of the old city was badly damaged or destroyed during the allied bombings in 1944-45, and rebuilt following WWII. In that respect, the square is quite new, but it has a history...
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From journal Munich - A City For Everyone
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Most of central Munich is a pedestrian zone and this makes it a great place for meeting, sightseeing, and people-watching. The heart of the area is Marienplatz. Named after the column of the Virgin Mary at its center, the Marienplatz is one of the...
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From journal Exploring and Enjoying Munich
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I believe that the main squares of major European cities should be designated as tourist destinations. The Marienplatz, in the heart of Munich, is no exception. It’s a fascinating place to hang out. In the Middle Ages, the square was a market place,...
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From journal Melancholy Munich
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Our first stop was the Marienplatz w/ the beautifully ornate Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) & the Alter Rathausturm (Old Town Hall). The "New" Town Hall was built between 1867-1909. Beyond it, rising steeply to the sky, the distinctive copper onion...
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From journal Munich Sparkles
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Stroll along the Marienplatz - the Munich`s hub. And the heart of the Altstadt. Platz is dedicated to the patron of the city, whose golden statue atop a huge column stands in the center of the square. On its north side is the Neues Rathaus (New City...
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From journal Munich, Bavaria
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Two main things to see in Munich are, of course, Marienplatz (Mary's square - main square) and Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady). On most postcards you find either Dom or Townhalls (`old` and `new`), the only exception I can admit is Octoberfest,...
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From journal Bavarian Capital
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Marienplatz is a large square which is home to the Glockenspiel. At 5:00 PM each day the life-sized people of the clock move around in a circular motion-- knights jostle, dancers twirl. Definitely worth a look. Surrounding the square are many...
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From journal Five days in Munich (Munchen)