München, Germany
Marienplatz 22
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+49 89222324
Good for kids
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Mariensaeule is an example of a religious monuments depicting Virgin Mary on the top of a column. While the purpose of the Holy Trinity columns is usually to celebrate the Christian faith, this was built in in 1638 to mark the end of Swedish occupation during the Thirty Years' War. The golden statue depicts Mary standing on a crescent moon as the Queen of Heaven. In her left arm she holds the infant Jesus and on the right, she holds a sceptre raised and pointing to heaven. The column is low enough that you can get a really good view of the statue.
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Quite an interesting column in the middle of Marienplatz. I was blown away from the New Town Hall so this was a bit underwhelming comparatively. It was also a bit hard to appreciate it with stalls being deconstructed all around us since they were packing up the Christmas market. The golden statue on top was beautiful as were the angels on the base. I imagine it would be more central in a flat plaza with no stalls all around.
One of the many interesting things to see at Marienplatz is Mariensäule (Column of the Virgin) which was erected in 1638 at the end of the Thirty Years' War. This is a beautiful monument that is nice to see when spending time on the square. Here you will find a single column topped with a gilded figure of the Virgin Mary which was created by Hubert Gerhard in 1593. The column plinth is surrounded by four delightful putti which represent the overcoming of hunger, war, plague and heresy. The Mariensäule stands just before Glockenspiel and makes for nice photographs with Neues Rathaus in the background. Given the column monument a few minutes to enjoy and make sure so have a quick look at the fountain monuments around Marienplatz as well.
A small tower monument with Virgin Mary on the top. Right in front of the new Rathaus at Marienplatz. Nice atmosphere around with shopping stores and walking stretches.
Wow, what a grand sight. Simply beautiful old building. This is a great section of town. Lots to do and see. Lots of good food. like this review please
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