Münster

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Magnificent rows of historic buildings interspersed with modern architecture and contemporary works of sculptured art: Münster's historic Old Town is a spirited city centre where past and present meet. A unique selection of museums and exciting events fill the town with vibrant life. The Westphalian Museum of Art and Cultural History, the Pablo Picasso Museum of Graphic Arts and the Museum of Lacquered Art are all within walking distance from each other. Münster's City Museum and Municipal Theatre are also located in the Old Town.

Münster's Prinzipalmarkt, St Lambert’s Church, the Town Hall commemorating the Peace of Westphalia, the Cathedral and its surrounding square are just a few of the city's architectural gems built during the past eight centuries. Münster is also a shopper's paradise offering top quality, distinctive products sold by local merchants in the main shopping areas along Prinzipalmarkt, Salzstraße as well as in the historic Rothenburg area and Kiepenkerl district. A variety of interesting shops can also be found along Ludgeristraße. In the heart of the city close to historic Prinzipalmarkt, the new shopping experience of the Münster Arcades connects the traditional shopping areas Ludgeristraße and Rothenburg.

Typical of a university town, the pubs in the historic Kuhviertel area are a favourite of Münster's student population. A variety of old-fashioned restaurants throughout the Old Town serve traditional Westphalian fare.

This unique combination of things to do and see in Münster makes visiting Westphalia's capital a truly memorable experience!