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Munsterplatz

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
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Type: Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Description: This town square, built next to and named after Freiburg's famous cathedral, is still a major center of the city's social activity.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

While wondering from the Busparkplatze and after buying some small souvenirs we happened to stumble upon the Munsterplatz. By that time it was already past 10 pm on 25/5/2013. The square itself was big and there was this huge cathedral. We also saw a historic red building known as 'The Historical Merchants Hall'. There were several restaurants surrounding the square... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

There were a lot of shops, but most of them are available in England. In the summer it is very hot, so don't let the shady areas and the fact that you will be going in and out of buildings fool you.

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San Francisco, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is a lovely platz with a huge cathedral in the center. It's not too big and felt very comfortable with kids. There are restaurants and hotels surrounding the platz, all very scenic and cute.

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Notts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The Cathedral is surrounded on three sides by daily market stalls - some selling fruit and vegetables, some selling gifts etc. A busy area, which also contains several good cafes/restaurants.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

All of the best sights, sounds, and smells of Freiburg can be found in this space. When I walked through on a Friday at around 11 a.m., an outdoor market was in full swing, packed with flowers, cooked meats, pastries, and other items for sale. I wandered through for about 20 minutes, and throughout my day in Freiburg, I kept... More

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sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

What a wonderful atmosphere pervades here. There were people selling interesting handcrafts and throngs of people shopping and enjoying themselves. There was quite a long line of people waiting to but a sausage from Peters sausage van. We lined up too and were not disappointed. Extremely tasty sausage, with onion in a good bread roll. Excellent afternoon tea.

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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

This is the area where I usually go shopping.I esp. love walking around here on a sunny Saturday while checking out small and big shops. .The music coming from buskers in every corner with various talents and instruments is really fantastic.Today, I come across a band of 4 members playing such a lovely folk music.Kids also get entertained by this... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Has a great market and all the buildings surrounding are really beautiful especially the cathedral! Most are from the 1200-1500s!

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Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

Strolling on the Freiburger Münsterplatz on a saturday morning, with the vibrant activity of the market, and the ancient beauty of the Münster is simply one of my favorite moments. The sculptures and the colored glass windows on the Münster are fantastic - check out the "Nasentrompeter" (Nose-trumpet blower), and take your binoculars with you!

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Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

The cathedral is huge. The is a market all around it in the mornings. The goods are mainly grocery items. There is also a fair bit of handmade souvenirs. Itbhad a real old world feel.

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