Munich - Central Area

The central point of old Munich is the busy Marienplatz, with the Mariensäule (Virgin's Column; 1638) and the neo-Gothic Town Hall (Rathaus; 1867-1908). On the tower of the Town Hall can be seen a clock with mechanical figures; from the gallery their are fine panoramic views, with the Alps in the distance (best when the föhn, a warm dry wind from the Alps is blowing). On the east side of the square stands the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus; 15th century); the tower was rebuilt after 1945.