Munich Sightseeing Peterskirche "Old Peter"

In this episode, we are in Munich St. Peter's Church in the heart of the Munich City Center. We had a lot of fun and great encounters with people from all over the world.

We met great guests from Australia, China and Singapure on our Meet and Greet Sightseeing Tour.

So, enjoy also our 3. Episode on YouTube - Munich Old Peter.

https://youtu.be/j2lmteeZIoU

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Public Transport to St. Peter's Church "Old Peter"

It is really easy to get to "Old Peter" in the City Center of Munich by public transport.

To get to the "Old Peter" by public transport, it is best to go to the station "Marienplatz".

You can take any S-Bahn or subway lines U3 and U6. From here, the Old Peter is only 1 minute walk away.

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The "Old Peter" - St. Peters Church Munich

Sankt Peter, the Peterskirche is the oldest church in Munich and close to Marienplatz.

The history of the church goes back to the 12th century. The Munich citizen call the church tower, "Old Peter".

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St. Peters Church - Vantage Point

If you go up 306 steps, you'll reach one of the best vantage points for great photos and videos.

The tower also houses the oldest bells and clocks in Munich.

Opening hours:
Mo. - Fr. 9am to 6.30pm
Sa. - So. 10am to 6.30pm

By the way, there is no lift here!

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Inside St. Peter's Church

Inside the church you will discover wonderful paintings and a splendid high altar. Here it pays to rest in the hustle and bustle of the city center for a few minutes.

The church is beautifully decorated inside and has a very special atmosphere.

The restoration work of the church was completed in 2000.

Take you time to enjoy!

The "sacred Munditia"

Here is also the “sacred Munditia", which lived in Rome around the year 250 AD.

She is the patron saint of single women. Her skeleton is decorated with gold in a glass coffin.

The cannonball in St. Peters Church

If you look closely, you will see a real cannonball on the outer wall, next to one of the church windows.

This flew in 1795 during a battle in the church and was walled in as a memorial.

Sightseeing Hot Spots in the City Center of Munich near to Marienplatz

The Marienplatz is a very good starting point to visit other attractions in the area, which can be reached easily by foot.

Here are 6 typical sightseeing points close to Marienplatz (with distance).

The Old Peter (Alte Peter)
Munich's first church, with a great view over the city center and to take great photos.

Distance: 1 minute

Hofbräu Haus
is the world famous beer hall with real Bavarian food and Bavarian live music.

Distance: 5 minutes

The Viktualien Market
Everything from fresh fruit to exotic spices. There are also food stalls and a beer garden with maypole and much more.

Distance: 5 minutes

The Frauenkirche
The Gothic church from the 15th century is the symbol of the city. Legend has it that the devil left a footprint here as well.

Distance: 4 minutes

Odeonsplatz
Here is the monument Feldherrnhalle, the Theatinerkirche and the famous bronze lions in front of the residence, which bring good luck if you stroked their snouts.

Distance: 10 minutes

Stachus / Karlsplatz
is often the first or last station walk through the city center, since just behind the Munich shopping street Neuhauserstraße and Kaufingerstraße begins. A nice place for a break is also the big fountain at Karl's gate.