Leo von Klenze (1784-1864) was the architect who followed the wishes of the King Ludwig I to create an Acropolis in the heart of Munich. No hill to built on, but a spacious flat square.
To the North side the Glyptothek with Ionic columns:
The Staatliche Antikensammlung to the South with Corinthian columns and a copy of a gilded Athena:
To complete the column demonstration: Doric columns at the Propylaen to the West.
Walking in the warm (!) spring weather from building to building we admired this massive neo-classical style. The antique collections of Greek vases, small bronze sculptures and large marble sculptures kept our thoughts in the classical world 2500 - 2000 years back.
More information: http://www.inside-munich.com/koenigsplatz.html
