Squares & plazas
Marienplatz
Munich, Germany
Marienplatz, established in 1158, is the bustling center of Munich, flanked by the Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus and the golden Marian Column. Visitors are drawn to the square's iconic Glockenspiel performances, which feature life-sized figures re-enacting Bavarian tales daily at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:00 PM during summer.
Good to know
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
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