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  1. The Rathaus-Glockenspiel is a large mechanical clock located in Marienplatz Square, in the heart of Munich, Germany. [1] Famous for its life-size characters, the clock twice daily re-enacts scenes from Munich's history. First is the story of the marriage of Duke Wilhelm V to Renata of Lorraine in 1568, followed by the story of the ...

  2. MUNICH GLOCKENSPIEL: Its two levels play out scenes from Munich's history. At 11am and midday (and 5pm between March and October) the Munich Glockenspiel recounts a royal wedding, jousting tournament and ritualistic dance - all events which have etched a mark on Munich’s popular folklore. The show lasts about 15 minutes and concludes with the ...

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  3. The rathaus, in this context, became a site where local Nazi officials could demonstrate their commitment to the party's ideals. Public events held at the Rathaus were meticulously planned to showcase Nazi ideology, and the building itself was adorned with Nazi symbols and flags, effectively transforming it into a shrine for National Socialism.

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  4. Jan 21, 2020 · The Munich Glockenspiel as seen from Marienplatz. It was added to the town hall in 1908 and consists of 43 bells and altogether 32 life-sized figures. It is the largest glockenspiel in Germany and the fourth-largest in Europe. It was designed by Christian Reithmann, the inventor of the four-stroke engine and reenacts two very important scenes ...

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  5. High Noon on the Munich Marienplatz.Everybody looks up at the tower of the Neues Rathaus.Then, finally, the Glockenspiel rings out: Shortly after 11am, the bayerische Ritter (the Bavarian knight) reliably removes the Lorraine rival off his horse using a lance; after this comes the animation dance of the Munich Schäffler (barrel-maker), followed by the cheers and the spectators’ applause.

  6. Nov 2, 2020 · The Marienplatz Glockenspiel times for its performance are at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 5 p.m. (the 5 p.m. performance doesn’t occur from November through February) every day. The performance includes motorized figurines that dance, joust, and twirl around the inside of the tower. The performance lasts 12 minutes and ends with the chirp of a ...

  7. Sep 1, 2023 · The Glockenspiel is an ornate clock tower located in Marienplatz Square in central Munich. It brings the city’s history to life through chimes, music, and moving figurines. The 45-meter tall tower contains 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures that whirl into motion during performances enacted twice daily.

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