Marienplatz - Munich's Most Famous Square

By Birge Amondson, About.com Guide

The tower of the New Town Hall houses the Glockenspiel, a 100-year old carillon. Every day at 11 a.m. and noon, hundreds of people gather in front of the tower to hear the Glockenspiel chime and watch the 32 life-sized figures reenact historical Bavarian events. Look out for the golden bird that chirps 3 times to mark the end of each show.

Address:
Marienplatz, 80331 Munich, Germany

Getting There:
Subway U 3 and U6, subway stop: Marienplatz

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• Mary's Column
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