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Marienplatz

Marienplatz 8, Munich, Germany 80331
Description: Once home to markets, tournaments and executions in the middle ages, Marienplatz, also known as St. Mary’s Square, remains the thriving heart of old Munich, and a popular spot for sightseeing and people watching. The hig...Read More
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Marienplatz Reviews

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Marienplatz - Where Munich Begins

  • 5 out of 5 stars by flyingscot4 from Kingsport, Tennessee
  • November 17, 2025
Quote: 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... Read the full Marienplatz review

From journal Munich - A City For Everyone

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Marienplatz and Pedestrian Area

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • March 16, 2025
Quote: 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... Read the full Marienplatz review

From journal Exploring and Enjoying Munich

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Marienplatz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Ed Hahn from Hong Kong, China
  • February 23, 2025
Quote: 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,... Read the full Marienplatz review

From journal Melancholy Munich

Marienplatz

  • 5 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • August 23, 2025
Quote: 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... Read the full Marienplatz review

From journal Munich Sparkles

Marienplatz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
  • June 30, 2025
Quote: 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... Read the full Marienplatz review

From journal Munich, Bavaria

Marienplatz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by barcodex from Tallinn, Estonia
  • October 29, 2025
Quote: 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,... Read the full Marienplatz review

From journal Bavarian Capital

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Marienplatz

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Anne-Marie from Vienna, Virginia
  • July 27, 2025
Quote: Marienplatz is the first stop for all tourists to Munich. The Neus Rathaus (new city hall) is here, housed in a magnificent neo-Gothic building with flowers pouring over balconies and the strangest gargoyles reaching over the roof lines. Its main... Read the full Marienplatz review

From journal Munich and other towns on the Romantic Road

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Marienplatz

  • 3 out of 5 stars by superpurd from Williams Lake, British Columbia
  • September 10, 2025
Quote: 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... Read the full Marienplatz review

From journal Five days in Munich (Munchen)