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New Town Hall

Name: New Town Hall
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Meet the Neues Rathaus, the neo-Gothic centrepiece of Marienplatz. Study its carved facade, then watch the Glockenspiel figures spring into motion, or head up the tower for views over Munich's old town.

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Full description

The Neues Rathaus anchors Marienplatz with a sprawling Gothic Revival facade, built between 1867 and 1908 and covered in carved stone detail. Its tower rises above the square and offers views over the old town, while the Glockenspiel, a mechanical clock with moving figures that act out scenes from Munich's past, draws crowds when it chimes.

Reviewers single out the sheer scale and intricacy of the stonework, and note that arriving shortly before the chime gives the best experience. It's a short, low-effort stop in the middle of the pedestrian centre.

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Address

Marienplatz 8, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany · Altstadt-Lehel

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Arrive a few minutes before the chime to claim a spot facing the tower
look up at the facade for the carved details
combine it with the surrounding old-town streets since everything is a short walk away.

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Reviews

This is absolutely the most beautiful, detailed, and majestic building I have ever seen. In my personal opinion, it surpasses the cathedral in Milan. I definitely recommend visiting to appreciate its scale and level of detail.

Кирилл Головин

4/5

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