The imposing bell tower & the sound of the bells reverberated through the square. Everyone smiled,…read morestopped & tried to see the figures moving. Daily at 11:00 AM, noon and 5:00 PM from March through October the ornate clock treats us to a 12 to 15 minute show. 32 life-size animated figures move to music from 43 bells. The top tier shows a royal wedding & knight jousting from 1568. The bottom tier shows the traditional coopers' dance that celebrated the end of the plague. It ends with a golden rooster at the top flapping its wings & crowing three times.

A VERY FAMOUS MECHANICAL CLOCK IN MUNICH'S MARIENPLATZ…read more====================================================== My husband and I were walking around the Marienplatz on Friday, April 17, 2026 just before noon and the plaza started filling up with people waiting to see the life-size figures. The show lasts about fifteen minutes and starts daily at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. from March to October. The clock has 43 bells and 32 life-size figures and was added during the completion of the Neues Rathaus or New Town Hall in 1908. We found a good spot to stand and wait on the opposite side of the plaza which was great because we were in the shade. If you ever visit Munich you definitely have to check this out. There are plenty of places to shop or dine nearby.

Huge fan of Churches...and this one is pretty darn awesome…read more Beautiful ornate large place of worship. Gets busy so be patient. Cool to visit the tower and the views of the plaza below. Recommend if you are visiting Munich.

St. Peter's Church is Munich's oldest parish church, dating back to the 12th century. The church's…read moreinterior features stunning Baroque frescoes and woodwork, but the highlight is its bell tower, which offers panoramic views of Munich and, on clear days, the surrounding Alps.

This is one of those participatory fountains, where you're expected to soak your feet and kids can…read morerun around amongst the water jets. Everybody gets a bit wet, especially if it's windy. Unfortunately, most of the people who pass through the Stachus Rondel are busy rushing to get somewhere else, and few are in the mood to moisten. I long to see a bit of streetwise FKK here.

The Viktualienmarkt was a bustling outdoor food market with restaurants, coffee shops, wine shops,…read moresome crafts & a busy beer hall. Late afternoons it's very busy with lines of people trying to purchase & outdoor seating overflowing. Each stall beautifully presents its wares. Between stalls are magnificent fountains. I understand we can bring out gourmet picnic from the market to the beer hall, and enjoy my meal with a cold brew. However, by the end of the day after 20,000 + steps my feet hurt, I'm tired & just want to be served. The Viktualienmarkt developed from an original farmers' market in 1807 to a popular market for gourmets. There are now 140 stalls and shops offering flowers, exotic fruit, game, poultry, spices, chocolates, wines & cider, pastries, cheese, fish, juices....

If you are going to Munich...you are going to Viktualienmarkt.....tons of options for all kinds of…read morefoods.... much of it greasy good German food (alliteration intended!!) There are fresh food options as well...but we all know you came for the Schnitzel, Wurst, and Beer (wink wink)....oh my. Pace yourself big fellah!!!

St. Michael's Church (St. Michaelskirche) is a must stop for any visitor to central Munich. We…read morevisited on Dec. 23rd as we were touring the Christmasmarkets in central Munich. When you've been walking and walking, this church is a very convenient place for rest, peace and contemplation. The church is immense. Its barrel-vaulted ceiling is the largest outside of St. Peter's in Rome. The church was built by the Jesuits as part of the Counter-Reformation. A painting of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, is on the right. I walked down to the crypt, but didn't go for the 2 euros crypt view. The church itself is breath-taking. The church is right next to Marienplatz on Kaufingerstrasse. The iconic Rathaus (Globckenspiel) etc. are nearby. It would be nice to catch a mass here.

Saint Michael's is a beautiful white church in the old section of Munich surrounded by chain stores…read moreand hordes of people. St. Michael's is the 1st & largest Renaissance building north of the Alps. For more than two centuries this magnificent church influenced church building in southern Germany. The streets and alleys of Munich were narrow, as in all medieval cities. There was not enough space for admiring grand façades. St. Michael's was the first church in the city that was given such a monumental front wall, a fascade. The new building was not oriented to the east like older churches, but it was fitted into existing architectural structures of the city.

Residenz München is a must see, outstanding history work of art. I was in awed by the sheer…read moreopulence, vastness, and diverse architecture of Germany's largest city palace. I recommend when touring here that you opt for the in-depth audio tour as it is very informative in great detail. This palace is never ending as it seems. You can spend literally hours here. Every room has its own description and life. Simply amazing to be standing in a part of history which was originated in the late 1300s.

We spent our day in Munich, exploring the surroundings and really wanted to go to the palace. This…read moreis a great experience. Expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours if you're willing to read and listen to the audio historical information. This is well worth the trip. A short walk from our hotel. And you get to go through the English gardens.

Nine years since I was here last and I took my drunk picture with my Oktoberfest hat. Sorry, that…read moreone's not going on Yelp. It barely went on Facebook. So I'm back now and I took another selfie with my new hat and that one's not going on Yelp either. But the picture of the Bavaria statue sure is. This 19th century statue was cast in the 19th century and is the personification of the strength and glory of Bavaria. It is apparently the first colossal statue since Classical Antiquity to consist entirely of bronze. A massive statue, 60 feet high and weighing more than 87 tons. It is apparently possible to climb inside the statue with a staircase to a platform in the head. I didn't opt to do that today and I'm not sure that it's even allowed during the Oktoberfest. As much as the Olympic tower or the BMW tower, it is one of the most unique symbols of Munich and Bavaria. It's a must stop for your time here. [Review 12042 overall, 1825 of 2019.]

The scale of this statue is really hard to appreciate until you see people standing next to it and…read morewalk up to it yourself. This monument, at the Theresienwiese in Munich, is part of an ensemble which also includes the Ruhmeshalle and a stairway leading up to the statue. This impressive work was commissioned by Ludwig I of Bavaria, who had a contest to choose the specific design. The final design selected was a female personification of the Bavarian homeland which represented its strength and glory. The monument was cast at the Munich foundry of J.B. Stiglmair between 1844 and 1850 and it was the first colossal statue since Classical Antiquity to consist entirely of cast bronze. Inside the statue there is a circular staircase leading up to a platform in the head, where four openings in the helmet provide a view of the Theresienwiese and downtown Munich (which you have to pay a fee to enter and climb to the top). Due to the size the monument had to be produced in several parts; it is 18.52 metres (60 ft. 9 in.) high, weighs about 87.36 tons and it rests on a stone base which is 8.92 (28 ft.) metres high.

The park itself is truly beautiful, feeling like a walk in the woods where you'll randomly…read moreencounter lovely old houses and castles, each with its own little story to tell. The architectural style is very charming, and the light snowfall added to the enchanting atmosphere. There are lots of swans, you can feed them. It's a wonderful place for walks, especially in summer and spring. There are free parking spots nearby, and the restrooms are clean and open.

What an interesting historical place. Lots to see here. Free parking and free roam of the grounds…read more Pay a $10 euro fee to access the palace although visitors only scratch the surface from the rooms visible to visitors. It's just ginormous and incredibly historic. Cafe on site for refreshments.

Königsplatz is one of Munich's top landmarks thanks to its grand neoclassical architecture and…read morehistorical importance. Designed in the early 19th century, the square is bordered by impressive buildings like the Glyptothek and Staatliche Antikensammlungen, which rank among the best museums in Munich. Modern-day Königsplatz is a venue for cultural events & open-air concerts. in two hours, there will be demonstrations against the rise of the neon Nazi party here