Munich Old Town Hall

Munich Old Town Hall

Munich Old Town Hall is located on the eastern side of Marienplatz in the city center of Munich. It served as the city hall until 1874 and is now used by city council representatives. The area surrounding the Old Town Hall is mostly made up of Munich’s iconic buildings and well-known landmarks, so visitors can explore other famous sites while visiting the Old Town Hall.

The Munich Old Town Hall was first mentioned in historical records in 1310. It is built in the Gothic architectural style, with its famous Großer Saal (Great Hall) constructed between 1392 and 1394, featuring the former city gate (Talburgtor) as its spire. Between 1470 and 1480, the Old Town Hall was redesigned in the late Gothic style, with modifications made to its facade during the Renaissance period. It was rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style between 1861 and 1864. Due to increasing road traffic, tunnels were constructed around the Old Town Hall from 1877 to 1934. The building suffered significant damage during World War II, and its spire was not reconstructed until 1971–1974, giving it a very plain appearance.

On November 9, 1938, Joseph Goebbels delivered a speech at Munich Old Town Hall that marked the beginning of Kristallnacht, further adding to its notoriety.

Old Town Hall, Munich

Reason to visit: Munich’s most unassuming town hall

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Free State of Bavaria [Free State of Bavaria]

City where the attraction is located: Munich [Munich]