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DDR Museum vs Gendarmenmarkt
Gendarmenmarkt and DDR Museum are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, DDR Museum ranks significantly better than Gendarmenmarkt. DDR Museum comes in at #9 in Berlin with accolades from 5 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
DDR Museum
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1, 10178 Berlin
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Time Out
"This is 'Ostalgia' in action. Touch screens, sound effects and even the 'DDR Game' mean that the more distasteful aspects of East German life are cheerfully glossed over."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This unique museum portrays life in the former East Germany. Various aspects of daily existence are explored through a variety of exhibits."
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Fodor's
"An interactive and highly entertaining exhibit about life during socialism."
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Atlas Obscura
"A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc. "
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Frommer's
"This museum admirably sets out to showcase what daily life was like for the citizens of the now-defunct German Democratic Republic."
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Gendarmenmarkt
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Mitte, 10117 Berlin
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Fodor's
"This is without a doubt the most elegant square in former East Berlin."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This square is without a doubt one of the most beautiful in Berlin."
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Frommer's
"Twin churches... flank this monumentally graceful baroque square—the most beautiful architectural ensemble in Berlin."
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