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Charlottenburg Palace vs Museum Island

Both Museumsinsel and Charlottenburg Palace are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Charlottenburg Palace scores slightly better than Museumsinsel. Charlottenburg Palace is ranked #10 in Berlin with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Charlottenburg Palace
Charlottenburg Palace
8 / 10
Luisenplatz, Spandauer Damm 20-24, 14059 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A grand reminder of imperial days, this showplace served as a city residence for the Prussian rulers." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"When the Wall went up, Charlottenburg became the commercial heart of West Berlin, as it remains today. The Lehrter Bahnhof is the point of entry for many first-time visitors to Berlin."
Let's Go Let's Go
"Schloß Charlottenburg is a gigantic Baroque palace." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Berlin’s showpiece schloss is one of the main sights in the Charlottenburg neighborhood." Full review
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If you don't care to traipse through the interiors, explore the lovely English-style gardens.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Known as “Berlin’s Versailles,” this palace is a sprawling playground with idyllic walking paths, a carp pond, and rococo buildings." 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