Alte Pinakothek

Alte Pinakothek in Munich is one of the world's largest and most prestigious institutions. This spectacular edifice, which was built in 1836 to replace an older gallery that had grown too small for the continuously growing Royal Collection, has been hailed as a "masterpiece of architectural proportion".

This magnificent historic art gallery, built in the first part of the nineteenth century and inspired by the Renaissance palaces of Venice, was the largest gallery in Europe at the time of its construction. As a result, it served as a model for subsequent structures in cities such as Rome and Brussels. It's an enormous edifice. The museum, which stretches 127 meters from end to end and has short side extensions, houses many outstanding collections. Many old Flemish and Dutch paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries (including a rare Rembrandt self-portrait), Italian artworks from the 14th to 18th centuries (including Leonardo da Vinci's 1475 Madonna with the Carnation), and a large collection of medieval German paintings from the 15th and early 16th centuries are among the most important.

The Rubens collection is one of the largest in the world, and it includes works by Spanish and French masters. With advance notification, English-language guided tours are offered, and audio guides are included in the admission charge.

Address: Barer Strasse 27, 80333 München
Website: www.pinakothek.de/en