While here be sure to catch the world famous glockenspiel chimes from the Neues Rathaus - this only happens three times a day – don’t miss out! This amazing building features the “Rathauskeller” one of the most popular restaurants in Munich, the restaurant is in the cellar of the building and features amazing local to international cuisine.

A very popular landmark, the Neues Rathaus was built during the architectural revival that occurred in Germany in the late 19th century. The building is in a neo-gothic style.

Looking at the Neues Rathaus from the outside you can view the detailed stone enhancement. The main tower is 85m high, where visitors can take a lift right to the top to view this spectacular piece of architecture.

Today you will find a large tourist information centre on the ground floor. On the first floor there is a large balcony where concerts are held during Weihnachtsmarkt, various festivals or soccer championships that occur in the city.

The carillon, which is better known as the famous Glockenspiel, displays a lot of German history in its features. For example in the lower part of the carillon it shows a famous dance of Munich, the “Schafflertanz”.

This site is well worth the visit while staying in Munich.