We only had a few hours in the late afternoon in which to see the city so it was difficult to know which things to see. The Town Hall overlooks Marienplatz, a large open square, where entertainments were under way. The clock is the famous Glockenspiel and crowds fill the square just before the clock strikes. The clock has two tiers of animated figures and the whole cycle takes five minutes or so. We are treated to courtiers dancing and standard bearers parading their flags.
Knights joust until one is despatched by the other.
The action of the figures is much more impressive than the sound of the clock, which struggles to be heard over the bustle of the city. The clock only goes through the full ritual four times a day so the itinerary may vary to try to ensure that the clock can be heard. St. Peter's Church St. Peters is one of several churches in Munich where it is possible, for a small fee, to go up the tower. The enclosed staircases gave way to open wooden stairs, although wire mesh had been fixed to prevent accidents. The staircases are narrow and it is often necessary to stop to allow others to pass.