Marienplatz Review

Marienplatz is Munich's downtown square. In the middle of the square is the statue of the Virgin Mary. To the north of the square is the Gothic City Hall (Rathaus), which was built in 1867-1908. In the middle of the town hall is a 85-metre clock tower with famous doll clock. Dolls that clock at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. come out with music to show the scene of William V's wedding ceremony in 1568 and the scene of eliminating the Black Death. Not far northwest of the square are two famous onion-topped Notre Dame churches (Frauenkirche), which are the symbolic buildings of Munich. Maria Square is located in the center of Munich. It was built in 1158. It is the largest and most important square in Munich. Because of Munich's new and old city halls are all around the square, Maria Square is also the city of Munich "City Living Room". Now it is the transportation hub of Munich. It is also a place for holding various political, cultural activities and citizens'leisure and entertainment. The Bayern-Munich football team also celebrates the victory here. At any time, Maria Square is always very busy. If you want to take a good look at Munich, Maria Square is a good starting point. Maria Square is not big, but Munich's historical and cultural heritage can be seen everywhere. The building complex on the square is worth seeing - "There is a pillar of the Virgin Mary in the center of the square, with a golden statue of the Virgin Mary at the top. She holds the scepter in her left hand and the baby in her right hand. She is holy and dignified. The magnificent Gothic building on the north side of the square is Munich's new town hall. Every noon at 11:00 and 12:00, you can enjoy the interesting puppet dance of the city hall bell tower in the square. The bronze statue fountain in Maria Square is the Fish Spring Wishing Pool, facing the entrance of the new town hall. The noticeable onion dome in the northwest of the square is Notre Dame Church. It can climb the tower and overlook the whole city of Munich. It is also a good place to shoot Maria Square. The northeastern spire is Munich's old city hall.