This audio walk will introduce us to the colossal scale of Munich’s architecture from the 19th century to the modern day. We’ll explore the celebrated Königsplatz, or Royal square, with its amazing ancient temples, which turn Munich into a mini-Athens. We’ll also take this opportunity to visit the collection of Greco-Roman statues which include the Barberini Faun, one of the most famous statues in the world. Then, as Munich was one of Hitler’s favourite cities, we’ll visit the buildings which date from the Nazi period. We’ll then take a look at the wonderful glass architecture of the Museum of Contemporary Art, before walking to Wittelsbach square, with its charming Italian palaces.
Places and topics covered
1 :Königsplatz, 2 : the Propyläen, 3 : Glyptothek including the Barberini faun, 4 : Lenbach Haus, 5 and 6 : Nazi Buildings, 7 : Karolinenplatz, 8 :Pinakothek der Moderne, 9 : Wittelsbacherplatz
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Informations
Author: Philippe Poindront Departure point: Königsplatz, by the ancient gate Arrival point: Wittelsbacherplatz Access: The closest subway station is Königsplatz on line U2. Times: This walk can be taken any day of the week, however bear in mind we’ll be passing by the modern art museums which are open from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10 am to 5 pm and until 8 pm on Thursdays. Entrance fee: One little tip: entrance to the museums on a Sunday costs only 1 euro.
