Location: Munich
Top Things to do in Munich
What to do and see in Munich, Bavaria: The Best Government Buildings
Munich exudes Bavarian charm. Beer fanatics should head immediately to the Hofbräuhaus, a hops heaven that’s been churning out the good stuff since 1589. The drinking is downright legendary during Oktoberfest, a celebration of local beers and German specialty foods. Emulate world-class athletes at the Olympiapark, where skating on the Olympic ice rink will make you feel like a champion. The promenade of Marienplatz is perfect for people watching and gawking at the Glockenspiele of City Hall.
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1. New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus)
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4.5 based on 4,466 reviews
Standing next to the old government building, the current home of Munich's city government is located on the Marienplatz.
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
There are numerous attractions to see at Marienplatz in the Old Town of Munich. However, none are as impressive as the Neo-Gothic Neus Rathaus (New Town Hall) which occupies the entire northern side of the square. This is a beautiful building constructed in the second half of the 19th-century, replacing the older and smaller Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) on the southeast side of Marienplatz. What you see here is a richly decorated facade with impressive Gothic features and numerous statues of figures representing the Wittlesbach dynasty. The clock tower is 85 metres tall and includes the delightful Glockenspiel, an ornamental chiming clock which performs twice a day (11am & 12pm) during winter months and a third time (5pm) during warmer months of the year. Do spend a few minutes to enjoy the exterior of the Neus Rathaus if you are fan of architecture and plan on being in the Marienplatz area of the Old Town during trips to Munich. Then continue onward, enjoying the monuments, fountains and other interesting buildings on the square.
2. Bayerische Staatskanzlei
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4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 424tarikfx - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bavarian State Chancellery is based in the building that houses the personal offices of the chancellery staff. Erected between 1989 and 1993 around the central dome of the former Bavarian Army Museum, which had been built in 1905 at the site of the Hofgartenkaserne barracks and was heavily damage thed during World War II. A fine building showing combination of historicist and modern architecture of glass and steel...
