Glyptothek und Propilei description and photos - Germany: Munich (Topic)

Glyptothek und Propilei description and photos - Germany: Munich. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Glyptothek und Propilei.

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While still Crown Prince Ludwig I, fascinated by antiquity, ordered agents to acquire Greek and Roman works of art. By building the Glyptotek in 1816-30, Leo von Klenze created a fitting setting for the exhibits. The Glyptotek building with four wings, the courtyard of which gives light to the halls, lies behind an arcade with Ionic columns. The windowless exterior walls are enlivened by sculptures set in niches.

The Propylaea building was designed by Leo von Klenze in the neoclassical style, modeled on the Propylaea of the Acropolis of Athens. The propylaea were built with money from the private foundation of Ludwig I after his abdication.

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