Old and New Town Halls in Munich
Located in southern Germany Bavaria District, famous for its breweries and excellent beer. Its capital is the city of Munich, the heart of which at all times was a square Marienplatz. From it in all directions are as arteries, city streets.
In the center of the square stands the column of the Virgin Mary, the patron of the city. It was she who gave the name of the area of Munich. However, the main and the most beautiful landmark building Marienplatz is the New Town Hall, built in the Gothic Revival style. Its magnificent facade catches the eye as soon as you step onto the square. Hall walls decorated with figures of saints, kings of Bavaria and other important historical personages. Despite its venerable appearance, New Town Hall began to build not so long ago - in 1867, and its expansion continued until 1909.
In the early 20th century, the New Town Hall tower, whose height reaches 85 meters, embedded carillon - a musical clockwork. In the summer time, three times a day on the area of onlookers crowd gathers to listen to the chimes and see the dancing figures, located on several floors. This mini-theater shows fragments of history of Munich.
Despite the fact that in the New Town Hall building is the City Council, it is open to tourists. The interior of the town hall also impresses with its luxury: oak ceilings, marble floors, beautiful furniture and paintings. In addition, there is a unique library, which occupies two floors.
Opposite the New Town Hall is a building of the Old Town Hall. It is made in the late Gothic style and was built in 1480. City guide in session here until 1874. Today the building is the Old Town Hall Museum of Toys.
Approach the area most convenient to subway lines U3 and U6, the stop is called «Marienplatz».
