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A new model
The building became the model for museums across Europe
King Ludwig I of Bavaria ordered Leo von Klenze to erect a new building for the Wittelsbach collection in 1826, and it was finished in 1836. Skylights lit the cabinets. After its inauguration it became a model for galleries such as the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg and others in Rome, Brussels and Kassel.
Heating
In 1841 the heating system damaged the paintings
In 1841 the air heating system damaged the paintings. Endless discussions about preservation, and too little money for maintenance, led to gradual deterioration. A new heating system in 1891 improved the condition, the plaster floors were replaced with parquet, and electric lighting arrived early in the 20th century.
A hole
Bombing in World War II left a hole 45 metres wide
The building was severely damaged by bombing in World War II: the walls were burnt out and a 45-metre-wide hole remained in the centre. After long disagreement over whether it could be rebuilt, reconstruction began in 1952 under Hans Döllgast and was completed in 1957. It reopened on 7 June 1957.
Silk
In 2008 the upper rooms were re-covered in silk from Lyon
A new wall covering was created in 2008 for the rooms on the upper floor, with a woven and dyed silk from Lyon. The new green and red colour scheme draws on the design of the rooms from the time the building was built, which was predominant until the 20th century.
Day 2, afternoon
It comes after Hofgarten. Then Pinakothek der Moderne.
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