๐ฐ๐ Mariaplatz: The 'Most Beautiful Square in Europe'
โ In Europe, every city or town, big or small, has a square that belongs to it and it alone. Squares are not just public spaces for free activities of citizens, but also engrave the cultural memories of a city, even a nation. โ European city squares not only bring their national sentiments to the extreme but also blend the needs of citizens' daily life with artistry, turning these "weather-beaten" squares into the soul of the city. ๐ Marienplatz, known as the heart of Munich, was first established in 1158 and named after the Mariensรคule, a column in the middle of the square. The column was built in the 17th century to celebrate the expulsion of the Swedish military occupation. ๐ In the middle of the town hall stands an 85-meter high clock tower with the famous Glockenspiel. At 11 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon, the figurines come out to the music, depicting the scenes of the wedding ceremony of Wilhelm V in 1568 and the eradication of the plague. ๐ In the Middle Ages, markets and tournaments were held in the square, and it remains a venue for events and celebrations, including the annual Christmas market, truly deserving the title of "the city's living room." #CulturalLandscapes #TravelWithACamera #ArtAndArchitecture #Germany #Munich #Marienplatz #MunichMarienplatz #GermanyMunich #Europe #Art
