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Muenster is the city of the "Peace of Westphalia", with a
long tradition of European culture and learning.
The city is
bursting with life: fascinating museums, exciting events,
modern architecture and contemporary sculptures set the
tone. This is where the Treaty of Westphalia was signed,
bringing an end to the Thirty Years War in 1648.
Today,
Muenster is a modern university city with 55,000 students
and the unofficial "bike capital" of Germany. This unique
ambience is what makes a visit to this city an unforgettable
experience.
Muenster's historic old quarter is packed with cultural
history – at the beautiful Prinzipalmarkt square, St. Paul's
Cathedral with its astronomical clock dating back to 1543,
Salzstrasse with its reminders of Hanseatic tradition and
buildings by baroque architect Johann Conrad Schlaun.
Schlaun is also responsible for the Stadtschloss palace, the
Rüschhaus, Erbdrostenhof Palace and the Church of St.
Clement's. |
