Among religious sights and landmarks of the city the St. Paul's Cathedral is of the greatest interest for tourists and city guests. The cathedral was built in the second part of the 13th century. The main tower of the religious landmark is crowned with astronomical clock. The mechanism which was created in the medieval epoch has been excellently operating for several centuries. A remarkable religious landmark is the St Lambert's Church. The church was built in the 16th century. It witnessed the most important historical events.
For a certain period of time the church served as a jail. Since that time the church has preserved three cages which are demonstrated to all the visitors. The most important historical landmark of the city is the building of old Town hall (the Altes Rathaus). This was exactly the place where in 1648 the Peace of Westphalia treaty was signed. The treaty put an end to the Thirty Year’s War. The building is of significant architectural value. Its frontage is decorated with graceful stained glass windows and arches. Numerous statues scattered all over the city are among the remarkable excursion objects of the city. Muenster counts more than 50 statues on its territory. Each of them features its own unique history.
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