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Brandenburg Gate vs Museum Island

Both are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Brandenburg Gate ranks significantly higher than Museumsinsel. Brandenburg Gate comes in at #8 in Berlin with praise from 6 sources including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.

Brandenburg Gate
Brandenburg Gate
8 / 10
Unter den Linden, Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Once the pride of Prussian Berlin and the city's premier landmark, the Brandenburger Tor was left in a desolate no-man's-land when the Wall was built." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A symbol of division during the Cold War, the landmark Brandenburg Gate now epitomises German reunification."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This triumphal gate is now the emblem of Berlin but for nearly three decades it was a symbol of the divided city: the monument used to be an integral part of the Berlin Wall." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, the tree-lined boulevard (named after linden trees) which formerly led directly to the city palace of the Prussian monarchs." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"With its commanding vantage point over Unter den Linden, the Brandenburger Tor provides a spectacular gateway to Berlin and its history." Full review
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Museum Island
Museum Island
7 / 10
Bodestrasse 1-3, 10117 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"On the site of one of Berlin's two original settlements, this unique complex of five state museums, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an absolute must." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"One of the richest art collections in the world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Museumsinsel (or Museum Island) is the name given to a clump of five museums, the Baroque-style Berliner Dom cathedral and large gardens clustered on a tiny island in the River Spree." Full review