Münster (German: [ˈmʏnstɐ]; Westphalian: Mönster) is an independent city (Kreisfreie Stadt) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region.

The centre of Westphalian culture, Münster has several cultural and scientific museums, including the Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History and the Westphalian State Museum of Natural History, as well as technical and research institutes (including the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine) and ...

Münster's roots can be traced back to the 6^th century AD. However, the city officially came into existence in 793, when Frisian missionary Liudger founded the “Monasterium” cloister. Münster became a cathedral city as early as 805, and the city remains an active centre of the Roman-Catholic church.

This major city of northwest Germany is home to over 30 museums dedicated to a broad range of topics, from art and science to history and technology. Münster Old Town is a great place to explore. Here, you'll find historical landmarks such as the cathedral and the Town Hall, as well as lively shopping streets.