Königsplatz
Ludwig I's “Athens on the Isar,” an open square framed by Greek temple-style gateways and a museum of ancient sculpture.
Königsplatz was built by King Ludwig I in the first half of the 19th century, with architects including Leo von Klenze. On three sides stand a Doric gateway (Propyläen), an Ionic building housing the Glyptothek of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture, and a Corinthian building for the State Collection of Antiquities, making it a model of neoclassical urban design. During the Nazi era the square was a site for rallies, and the nearby NS Documentation Center, which is free to enter, tells the story of Munich as the “Capital of the Movement.” On the northwest side stands the Lenbachhaus, which displays works by the Blue Rider painters. Take U2 to Königsplatz station and you're there.
Opening hours
Square open all day; museum approx. 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Alte Pinakothek
- Karlsplatz (Stachus) & Kaufingerstraße
- Pinakothek der Moderne
- Frauenkirche
- Asam Church (St. Johann Nepomuk)
- Odeonsplatz & Theatine Church
- Marienplatz & New Town Hall
- Augustiner-Keller Beer Garden