Which neoclassical building in Munich is the Glyptothek?

The neoclassical building in Munich is the Glyptothek. The museum was commissioned by Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, later King Ludwig I, to display his collection of Greek and Roman sculpture.

Architect Leo von Klenze designed the Glyptothek in a Classical Greek–Italian neoclassical style, and construction took place from 1816 to 1830. Its Ionic portico, sculptural niches, courtyard-centered plan, and temple-like rooms reflect Ludwig’s ambition to create a “German Athens” around Munich’s Königsplatz.

The name comes from Greek roots associated with carving and a container or repository, making it especially appropriate for a sculpture museum. The Glyptothek is part of Munich’s Kunstareal museum quarter and is considered the city’s oldest public museum. Although the building was originally finished with marble, bombing during World War II led to extensive reconstruction, including changes to its interior finishes.