Marienplatz is located in the middle of Munich's old town and is designated as a pedestrian zone. Munich is located in the south of Germany and is the capital of Bavaria. The Bavarian metropolis is home to about 1. Culturally , the megacity on the Isar River also has a lot to offer. Tourists from Europe and all over the world flock to Munich to see the city and its highlights.
A stroll on Marienplatz is definitely one of them, countless stores, bars, cafes, inns and restaurants are located here. Peter's Church with our live webcam at the Old Town Hall. In the north, the New Town Hall borders the square, in the east stands the Old Town Hall , on the southern and western side the Marienplatz is bordered by many stores, inns, bars, department stores and cafes.
Marienplatz in Munich looks back on a long history , which began in with the founding of Munich by Henry the Lion. Since the very beginning, Marienplatz has been the center and heart of the city. Throughout contemporary history, the square has been determinant for urban development and life in the city. In , Munich was granted market freedom by Emperor Ludwig, who attached to it the condition that Marienplatz, then called Marktplatz Market place , must remain undeveloped for all time.
In the following centuries, today's Marienplatz continued to be called simply "Platz" or "Markt" and served as a trading place for various foodstuffs. In the late Middle Ages, executions and knights tournaments were also held on Marienplatz, and it was also the venue for festive ceremonies such as the imperial visits in the 15th and 16th centuries. In , with the demolition of various buildings, a rectangular free square was created.
With these constructions, the square became a place of political activity, which it has remained to this day. The New Town Hall was then built between and , and a total of 21 town houses with arcades and fine stucco facades had to make place for the new colossal building.
