The Rathaus-Glockenspiel of Munich is a tourist attraction in Marienplatz, the heart of Munich Part of the second construction phase of the New Town Hall. Every day at 11 a.m. as well as 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. in summer it chimes and re-enacts two stories from the 16th century to the amusement of mass crowds of tourists and locals. It consists of 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures. Itââ¬â¢s construction of brick and shell limestone was completed by Georg von Hauberrisser between 1867 and 1874. The swift growth of the city soon required that annexes be built, which were erected between 1899 and 1903. The Neue Rathaus is the seat of the mayorââ¬â¢s office, the city council, and the headquarters of the city administration. The almost 100-meter-long 300 feet main facade on Marienplatz is richly ornamented in neo-gothic style and shows almost the entire line of the house of Wittelsbach in Bavaria. The Glockenspiel in the tower balcony of the Neues Rathaus is also world famous and worth seeing. Since 1908, figurines representing stories from Munichââ¬â¢s history twirl on two levels daily. In addition to the well-known coopers dancers symbol of the cityââ¬â¢s coat of arms, and the angel of peace also make an appearance in the almost 12-minute-long spectacle. At the top of the 85-meter-high 255 feet tower on the city hall is an observation deck that offers a grandiose view of the roofs of the city, even as far as the Alps in nice weather.
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