Glockenspiel

Munich


The Glockenspiel has 43 bells and 32 figures that perform two historical events. The top half tells the story of a tournament held in 1568 to celebrate the marriage of Duke Wilhelm V to Renata of Lothringen, while the bottom half portrays the Schäfflertanz (cooper's dance).

Transportation

  • ubahn: Marienplatz
  • sbahn: Marienplatz

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