Muenster

Münster is a city in western Germany. It’s known for the 13th-century St. Paulus Dom cathedral, built in the Gothic and Romanesque styles. Prinzipalmarkt square is framed by gabled houses, the Gothic city hall and late medieval St. Lamberti Church. The gardens of baroque Schloss Münster palace include greenhouses of the Botanical Garden. The Pablo Picasso Art Museum features a collection of the painter’s lithographs.
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Top attractions in Muenster

Aasee
1. Aasee
4.7
(944)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Recreational lake offering boat rentals, walking paths, picnic spots, eateries, a zoo & sculpture.
St.-Paulus-Dom
2. St.-Paulus-Dom
4.7
(1743)
Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Medieval Romanesque cathedral with a notable astronomical clock that runs counter clockwise.
Allwetterzoo Münster
3. Allwetterzoo Münster
4.3
(19028)
Zoo
Zoos & Aquariums
All-weather zoo with Africa habitat for zebra & elephants, plus animal petting & penguin feeding.
Wochenmarkt Münster - Interessengemeinschaft der Marktbeschicker Münster Westf.
4. Wochenmarkt Münster - Interessengemeinschaft der Marktbeschicker Münster Westf.
4.7
(1315)
Market
Shopping
Vibrant open-air market held on Wed & Sat mornings, with fresh produce, flowers, meats & seafood.
Historic City Hall
5. Historic City Hall
4.6
(397)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Iconic town hall building from the 14th century, famous for its towering, ornate gothic gable.
Botanical Garden of the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster
6. Botanical Garden of the Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster
4.7
(3662)
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Centuries-old landscaped botanic gardens with Alpine area, cottage garden, arboretum & glasshouses.
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Other notable attractions

St. Lamberti
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Landmark church known for its Gothic spire with 3 iron cages hanging above the clock.
Westphalian State Museum of Art & Cultural History
Art museum
Museums
Museum with displays of art from the early medieval period through the present day.
Art Museum Pablo Picasso
Museum
Art museum
Large collection of Picasso prints, plus temporary exhibitions, in an 18th-century building.
Stadtmuseum Münster
Museum
History Museums
Museum showcasing the history of Münster with unique interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop.
Freilichtmuseum Mühlenhof in Münster
Open air museum
Museums
Around 30 half-timbered buildings dating from the 17th to the 19th century, plus displays & events.
LWL Museum of Natural History with Planetarium
Natural history museum
Museums
Family-friendly museum of natural history with animal & geological exhibits, a planetarium & a cafe.
Vapiano
Restaurant
Sights & Landmarks
Laid-back restaurant featuring made-to-order fresh pasta dishes, along with pizza & salad.
Historic City Hall
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Iconic town hall building from the 14th century, famous for its towering, ornate gothic gable.
Schloss
Sights & Landmarks
Castles
Kiepenkerl-Denkmal
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks

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