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Charlottenburg PalacevsPergamonmuseum
Both are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Pergamon Museum is preferred by most writers compared to Charlottenburg Palace. Pergamon Museum has a TripExpert Score of 91 with positive reviews from 8 reviews including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Charlottenburg Palace
Fodor's
Concierge
Let's Go
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Luisenplatz, Spandauer Damm 20-24, 14059 Berlin
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Fodor's "A grand reminder of imperial days, this showplace served as a city residence for the Prussian rulers." Full review
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 "Schloß Charlottenburg is a gigantic Baroque palace." Full review
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 "Known as “Berlin’s Versailles,” this palace is a sprawling playground with idyllic walking paths, a carp pond, and rococo buildings." Full review
U.S. News & World Report14.0
" The complex can take more than a day to tour from top to bottom." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Favourite summer residence of Queen Sophie-Charlotte, wife of Friedrich...the Neuer Flügel (new wing) its Golden Gallery, its collection of 18C French paintings and the bed chamber of Queen Louise" Full review
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In the Altes Schloss, don't miss the Porcelain Room, the chapel (1706) and the former apartments of Friedrich Wilhelm IV (note the Crown Prince's tableware).
Frommer's "Schloss Charlottenburg, one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in Germany, was built by Sophie Charlotte." Full review
Pergamonmuseum
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler Let's Go Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura U.S. News & World Report Fodor's
Museumsinsel, Am Kupfergraben, 10178 Berlin
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Travel + Leisure "Arguably one of the world’s finest archaeological museums, the Pergamon sits proudly in the center of the city’s famed Museumsinsel." Full review
Time Out "One of the world's major archaeological museums, the Pergamon should not be missed." Full review
Frommer's "Pergamonmuseum houses several departments, but if you have time for only one exhibit, go to the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Inside, the major exhibit is the spectacular Pergamon Altar, dedicated to Zeus and Athena and dating from 180-160BC." Full review
Let's Go "Pergamon was the capital of a Hellenistic kingdom, and the museum reconstructs its temple to nearly its full size, so you can walk up its steep steps." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Known around the world for its reconstruction of ancient monuments, this is the most recent of the museums on Museum Island." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"The Pergamonmuseum, located on Museumsinsel (Museum Island) on the River Spree, is one of travelers' favorite museums." Full review
Fodor's "One of the world's greatest museums and its name is derived from its principal display, the Pergamon Altar, a monumental Greek temple discovered in what is now Turkey " Full review
