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MarienplatzvsSt. Peter's Church
Both are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Marienplatz is preferred by most reviewers compared to St. Peter's Church. Marienplatz has a TripExpert Score of 95 with accolades from 6 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Let's Go and Lonely Planet.
Marienplatz
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Lonely Planet
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Marienplatz, Munich, Bavaria
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Fodor's "This square is named after the gilded statue of the Virgin Mary that has watched over it for more than three centuries." Full review
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It overlooks the entire square and provides a perfect view of the glockenspiel from the front.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The heart and soul of the Altstadt, Marienplatz, is a popular gathering spot and packs a lot of personality into its relatively small frame." Full review
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The carillon has 43 bells and 32 figures that perform two actual historic events.
Let's Go "The pedestrian area around Marienplatz is the heart of Munich." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This is where the heart of Munich beats hardest." Full review
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From the top of the town hall's tower, you will have a lovely view over Munich.
Afar Magazine "The square in Munich is almost as large, and its town hall just as impressive. A beautiful destination for lovers of architecture. " Full review
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While the square itself is a beautiful and lively hub, be sure to checkout the market nearby for authentic goods!
Frommer's "A large pedestrian-only square in the heart of Munich’s Altstadt... many of the city’s attractions are clustered in the vicinity." Full review
St. Peter's Church Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Frommer's Afar Magazine
Rindermarkt 1, Innenstadt, 80331 Munich, Bavaria
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Fodor's "The Altstadt's oldest parish church (called locally Alter Peter, Old Peter) traces its origins to the 12th century, and has been restored in various architectural styles." Full review
Lonely Planet "Some 306 steps divide you from the best view of central Munich from the 92m tower of St Peterskirche, Munich's oldest church (1150)." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This Gothic basilica (13C) was given a Baroque facelift in the 17 and 18C." Full review
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Climb the 306 steps up and you will be rewarded with a lovely view of the town.
Frommer's "Munich's oldest church (1180), known locally as Old Peter, has turned over a new leaf, and it's a gold one at that." Full review
Afar Magazine "On a clear day, head to St. Peter’s in the heart of Munich’s Old Town and get ready to climb. Visitors can ascend 306 stairs to a lookout that wraps around the church’s clocktower. " Full review
