Lion's Tower — Attraction in Munich

This is a small public square in the Old Town. There is an interesting sculptural fountain arrangement to see. This is a memorial fountain to the old cattle market that used to take place at this location.

You can also see an interesting 12th century tower structure across the street. This is the Lion's Tower of the Cattle Market. Restored around 10 years ago, this is a nice glimpse at Medieval architecture in Munich.

The Baroque and Rococo style Ruffinshaus building is also just off Rindermarkt. Unfortunately, we found the building under restorations and were unable to see its famous facade during our recent visit.

In the end, Rindermarkt is quite small but has a few interesting things to see. Give it a few minutes of your time when passing through the area. Then move onward with other intended...

The Lion’s Tower in Munich is a hidden gem that adds a medieval touch to the city’s historic charm. While not as flashy as some of Munich’s other landmarks, it’s an impressive remnant of the old city walls, standing proud amidst the bustling modern world. Visiting during the holiday season? You’re in luck! It’s right next to a festive Christmas market, making it the perfect spot to soak up some history before diving into mulled wine, bratwurst, and holiday cheer. The tower and market together create a cozy, postcard-worthy vibe that’s pure...

A small square and street in the center of Munich near the Marienplatz that has historical significance to the city and area. As a former cattle marketplace, you can now find statues of a number of cattle next to a public fountain. You can usually find people relaxing here. There are a number of stores nearby for shopping.

Other than that, there’s not much to see or do. Stop by if you’re in the area to check it out, but it won’t take more than a few minutes. Not worth going out of your way for unless there happens to be a special...