Münster is considered to be the cultural center of the Westphalia region.
It is part of the international Euregio region
with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants
(including Enschede, Hengelo, Gronau, and Osnabrück).
Münster is part of the state
Nordrhein Westfalen NRW.
Münster has a population of approximately 317,700 people.

St. Paulus Dom
A Romanesque‑Gothic cathedral with the famous astronomical clock.
Prinzipalmarkt
Münster’s historic market street lined with arcades and gabled houses.
Historic Town Hall
Site of the Peace of Westphalia treaty signing in 1648.
Lamberti Church
A Gothic church with striking spire and historical significance.
Aasee Lake
A recreational lake with walking paths, boat rides, and cafés.

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Allwetterzoo Münster
A family friendly zoo with covered walkways and diverse animals.
Botanical Garden Münster
A university garden with themed plant collections and greenhouses.
Kunstmuseum Pablo Picasso
A museum dedicated to Picasso’s graphic works and modern art.
Westfälisches Landesmuseum
A major museum with collections spanning centuries.
Schloss Münster
A baroque palace now housing the university administration.

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University of Münster
One of Germany’s largest universities with historic buildings.
Stadtmuseum Münster
A museum exploring the city’s history and culture.
Münster Arkaden
A modern shopping arcade blending with historic architecture.
Zwinger
A former fortification now used for exhibitions and cultural events.
Erbdrostenhof
A baroque palace with elegant façade and interiors.

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Mühlenhof Freilichtmuseum
An open air museum showcasing traditional Westphalian rural life.
Burg Hülshoff
A moated castle and birthplace of poet Annette von Droste Hülshoff.
Burg Vischering
A picturesque moated castle with museum exhibits.
Stadtpark Wienburg
A landscaped park ideal for strolling and relaxing.
Münster Christmas Market
A festive seasonal market spread across several squares.