At a glance
#4 of 16 Historical landmarks in Munich #19 of 74 Tourist attractions in MunichLocalGuideWorld score: 4.64
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Wurmeck?
- Wurmeck is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 86 reviews.
- How does Wurmeck rank in Munich?
- Wurmeck is #4 of 16 Historical landmarks in Munich by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Wurmeck located?
- Marienplatz 1 / II, 80331 München, Germany — 0.5 km from the center of Munich.
- How can I contact Wurmeck?
- Website: deutschlandmalanders.com
The Wurmeck is a dragon sculpture located in main Munich square on southwest corner of Munich New Town Hall building. There’s a fascinating story behind that dragon. When the dragon came, people of Munich began dying of black death.
Eventually, the people of Munich were saved when someone killed the dragon by hitting dragon's heart with a cannon. Just above the dragon is a sculpture celebrating people at the end. showing the people of Munich celebrating the end
Eventually, the people of Munich were saved when someone killed the dragon by hitting dragon's heart with a cannon. Just above the dragon is a sculpture celebrating people at the end. showing the people of Munich celebrating the end
There is a story behind the dragon sculpture. It is something to do with the plague which was caused by the dragon and it was subsequently killed by brave citizens of Munich by fighting it and taking a shot by aiming at its heart.
After successfully arriving in Munich, I went to Marienplatz in Munich, which is known as the top ten squares in Europe. And how to put it, it's definitely a nice place to be, but it ticks in the top 10 boxes. Is it the mood of the square? Ha-ha-ha-ha, the clock tower next to the old town hall is very cute. There are 12 constellations on the clock face, although I think they still depict Cancer like Scorpio. This dragon statue is located in the corner of the new town hall and is a great piece of work. There are indeed sculptures and artworks in this building, the most eye-catching one is the dragon statue, this building, which has dozens of statues like this one with a great story, is a real work of art
This corner has come to be known as the “Wurmeck” or Dragon Corner. The dragon and the scenes above it represent a legend from the time of the Plague.
It was a quiet day on the Marienplatz. Men, women and children were milling about the square -- when suddenly a dragon appeared in the sky and spread the plague to the innocent people below. Panic resulted. People ran in every direction to escape the fate of those already dead on the ground. One brave guardsman knew the fierce dragon could only be slain with a direct shot to the heart. He took careful aim with his cannon. [Boom]. As the smoke cleared, the dragon could be seen lying motionless on the cobblestone. The horrible plague had been defeated
It was a quiet day on the Marienplatz. Men, women and children were milling about the square -- when suddenly a dragon appeared in the sky and spread the plague to the innocent people below. Panic resulted. People ran in every direction to escape the fate of those already dead on the ground. One brave guardsman knew the fierce dragon could only be slain with a direct shot to the heart. He took careful aim with his cannon. [Boom]. As the smoke cleared, the dragon could be seen lying motionless on the cobblestone. The horrible plague had been defeated
A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall. A great dragon lurks above pedestrians, poised as if ready to strike terror into all who pass below. But fear not: the metal beast commemorates a monster slain by the brave people of Munich.
The Wurmeck is a sculpture of a dragon located on the southwest corner of the New Town Hall of Munich. The story goes that the people of Munich began dying of the black death, when the dragon came. Eventually, the people of Munich were saved when an observant gunner killed the dragon by hitting it in it's heart with a cannon. Just above the dragon is a relief sculpture showing the people of Munich celebrating the end of the black death with the death of the dragon.
Wow, what a grand sight. Simply beautiful old building. This is a great section of town. Lots to do and see. Lots of good food. 👍🏽like this review please
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