Apollo Barberini

Apollo Barberini is one of many high quality sculptures in the Glyptothek in Munich

Apollo Barberini

In this large Roman marble copy from around AD1 of a Greek original from around 420 BC, the god of music (amongst other things) is wearing a long cloak and elaborate hairstyle. From a few rooms away, he looks almost female to the modern eye.

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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.