Propylaea

In ancient Greek architecture, a propylaea, propylea or propylaia is a monumental gateway. The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens. The Greek Revival, Brandenburg Gate of Berlin, and the Propylaea in Munich both evoke the central portion of the Athens propylaea.

Commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis at the conclusion of the Persian Wars.