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The Old Town of Munich : Marienplatz and its Monuments

Munich - Old town

Walk - 2 hours - 5€ (ex. suppl.2€) A Must

 

During the course of this audio walk, we’re going to explore the historic heart of Old Munich with its Bavarian charm and its monuments steeped in history. We’ll visit Marienplatz, with its 2 superb town halls, its belfry and the magnificent Baroque Marian Column dedicated to the Virgin Mary, before heading off into the lanes of the city to the Holy Trinity Church. We’ll pass by the famous Hofbräuhaus tavern. We’ll conclude our tour at the Church of Saint John Nepomuk built by the Asam brothers which is considered to be an absolute masterpiece of Baroque art.

 

Places and topics covered

1. Marienplatz, 2. Dallmayr, 3. Alter Hof, 4. Church of the Holy Ghost, 5. Hofbrauhaus, 6. Saint-Peter's church, 7. Ruffini house, 8. Church of Saint John of Nepumuk

 

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Informations

Author: Philippe Poindront
Departure point: the foot of the Marian Column at the centre of Marienplatz and the nearest subway station is also called "Marienplatz"
Times: We’ll be visiting a number of churches along the way and it’s worth bearing in mind that they’re generally closed from 6 pm for mass.