Opened in 1826 by Ludwig I, the Alte Pinakothek (Old Picture Gallery) represents the pinnacle of the Emperor's achievements as a collector. In fact, Ludwig merely continued the work of his ancestors, some of the pieces exhibited here were first acquired by Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria in the 16th century. Entering the museum for the first time, visitors are confronted with a truly regal collection; over 800 awesome paintings documenting the history of European art from the 14th to the 18th century. The collection of old German masters and the gorgeous Rubens gallery are particularly outstanding.
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“Not to miss”
This museum is great. You could easily spend a day and not be able to enjoy all of it. I would go back if I could. more
“You Must Not Miss!”
The Alte Pinakothek is a fantastic, world-class art museum. Da Vinci, Boticelli, Rubens, Raphael, Rembrandt, van Dyck, you name it! To visit is...
“fantastic alte pinakothek”
One of the finest galleries in the world. The early German works are outstanding, particularly Durers self portrait, and Lucas Cranachs Adam an...
“superbe”
L'Alte Pinakothek rassemble les oeuvres du XIII au XVIII.Les oeivres sont majeures: ct des oeuvres de Durer et les primitifs... more
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