All Munich tours start off from Marienplatz, the city’s main hub. It is dominated by the
Neues Rathaus (“new city hall“), a richly decorated 19th Century building. Also in the
square, but more modest, is the Altes Rathaus (“old city hall“), a charming medieval
building. Don’t miss the mechanical figures that appear as the Neues Rathaus clock hits
11:00 am and 5:00pm (the latter only from June to September) and that represent
historical Munich events. Just south of Marienplatz is the Peterskirche, the oldest and
tiniest church of the city, which has, nonetheless, an impressively tall tower. Cross the
street named Tal and go along Burgstrasse, you’ll soon find yourself in the quiet and
large Alter Hof, the original hall of the government palace, first used in 1253. Just across
the street is the most famous bar Munich, the Hofbrähaus, ideal for either a break from a tiring touristy day or as a kick-off to Munich nightlife.

Kunstareal is the so-called artistic area of Munich. Between the streets of Türkensatrasse
and Luisenstrasse there are seven museums which host both old masters and
contemporary painters. Museum tickets Munich are free on Sundays.