Architectural, Cultural sights in Munich
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Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus
Leading late-19th-century painter Franz von Lenbach used his considerable fortune to construct a residence in Munich in the 1880s. His widow sold it to the city and threw in a bunch of his works as part of the deal. The villa houses the Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, but is closed for vital renovation until at least 2012. When it reopens, the staggering range of 19th-century masterpieces by great artists such as Franz Marc and Wassily Kandinsky will be back on show.
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Alpines Museum
In a deceptively beautiful building on the island's southern tip, the Alpines Museum could deliver a fascinating exhibit about the Alps but is actually a pretty dry and predictable presentation. Paintings, photographs, scientific instruments and graphics illustrate the history of the mountain range, its settlement, expeditions and the popularity of Alpinism. Sadly it avoids the debate over the mountains' touristic exploitation and environmental problems resulting from global warming.
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Theatinerkirche
The mustard-yellow Theatinerkirche, built to commemorate the 1662 birth of Prince Max Emanuel, was dreamed up by Swiss architect Enrico Zuccalli. Also known at St Kajetan, it's a voluptuous design with two massive twin towers flanking a giant cupola. Inside, an intensely ornate dome lords over the Fürstengruft (royal crypt), the final destination of several Wittelsbach rulers, including King Maximilian II.
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Alter Hof
The central courtyard of the Alter Hof is the oldest Wittelsbach residence with origins in the 12th century and 1282 birthplace of Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian. The bay window on the southern façade was nicknamed 'Monkey Tower' in honour of a monkey which saved the infant ruler from the clutches of a ferocious market pig. Local lore at its finest.
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