Travel Guide to Munster, Germany

The history of this city enumerates over 1,200 years. This is one of the most beautiful and attractive tourist towns of Germany. Here you will find both modern buildings and ancient medieval buildings. The atmosphere of Muenster is calm and the city has simply everything for quality rest.

Speaking of the remarkable and iconic places in the city, it is worth mentioning its historical and architectural importance. Muenster is known as one of the leading German cities relating to the number of historical monuments. Villa Ten Hompel is one of the most unusual museums, which exposition is devoted to the Police. During the excursion you will learn information about the way Jews were persecuted during the days of nationalism. Most interesting facts about the history of the town can be found in the City Museum. Here is stored a rich collection of photographs, the most valuable of which is a series of snapshots made during the Second World War.

The most notable structure of Muenster is a castle named Schloss. The castle is used for University of Munster and around 39,000 students study here. Art-lovers should definitely visit the Museum of Picasso graphics. It was opened in 2000 and at some points this place is truly unique. Here visitors can see a little less than eight hundred works of the great artist. If you wish to get more acquainted with the lifestyle of early settlers, then visit Muhlenhof Museum, which is located near the city center. This is the largest museum under the open sky.

Those, who wish to enjoy beautiful nature, should to go for a walk to the Aasee Lake. Here are organized boat rides, and the lake is surrounded by a beautiful park. On the territory of the park you can find the Planetarium, the Museum of Natural History and a huge zoo. Tourists, who wish to purchase local goods, should go to the Main market where they will find shops and boutiques to fit absolutely any taste.