Must-See Place, Munich Germany
Munich in Germany is a wonderful place to visit! You may have heard of Marienplatz before, but you may not know exactly where it is. This picturesque square is home to the Virgin Mary Column, which gives it its name. Maximilian the 1st added the column in 1638, declaring Mary the new patron saint of the city. The church of Our Lady was built nearby in 1590, but the Virgin Mary Column was added in 1638. Around the base of the column is a vibrant Christmas market, complete with four child-like warrior statues. Marienplatz A central square in Munich, Marienplatz, also known as St. Mary's Square or Our Lady's Square, has served as the city's main commercial area since 1158. In its early years, the square was known as Markthplatz or Schrannenplatz, and it was used for markets. Until 1853, when the grain market was moved to a glass and iron Schranne near Blumenstrasse, the square was known as Schrannenplatz. It received its new name on 9 October 1854. One of the most popular attr