November 24, 2010

Munich, Germany: Marienplatz/glockenspiel/carillon; things to do

Marienplatz  

In Altstadt/Old Town. 

This historic, scenic square is a pedestrian-only zone in Munich’s heart. It is what Times Square is to NYC.

●A 43-bell glockenspiel/carillon--the fourth-largest carillon in Europe—is in the clock tower of the large and spectacularly ornate Neues Rathaus/New Town Hall. It features brightly painted mechanical figures that re-enact famous events in the city's history; at 11am, noon, and 5pm. You can climb the steps of the Town Hall (or take an elevator) for a panoramic view of Munich.






More things to do in Munich.


video c2010 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

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