Marienplatz In Munich, Germany Editorial Photo

Marienplatz is a central square in the city centre of Munich, Germany. It has been the city`s main square since 1158. Marienplatz was named after the Mariensäule, a Marian column erected in its centre in 1638 to celebrate the end of Swedish occupation. Today the Marienplatz is dominated by the New City Hall Neues Rathaus on the north side. The Glockenspiel in the tower of the new city hall was inspired by these tournaments, and draws millions of tourists a year. At the east side Munich`s Old City Hall Altes Rathaus is located. It`s a gothic council hall and ballroom and tower, which have been reconstructed.