East Side Gallery

Top 1% of attractions in Berlin
8/10

12 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"This 1-km (½-mi) stretch of concrete went from guarded border to open-air gallery within three months." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of only a handful of standing sections of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery is by far the longest and certainly the most interesting." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"An amazing site and a "must see" on any visit to Berlin!" Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"The longest remaining portion of the Berlin Wall, this 1.3km stretch of cement slabs has been converted into the world’s largest open-air art gallery." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Standing in an industrial wasteland, this 1,300m of the old Wall - the longest remaining section - provides an interesting glimpse into Berlin's recent history." Full review
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Admire this open-air art gallery by walking from one end of the wall to the other... note the Bruderkuss. The morning light is best for photos.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"With more than 100 paintings, today it's the world's largest (and longest) open-air art gallery. " Full review
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Come early in the morning to avoid the bulk of the crowds.
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"The East Side Gallery refers to the longest intact section of the Berlin Wall, which stretches nearly a mile. If you want to experience the wall for the first time, this is the place to do it." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Perched along the banks of Spree River in Friedrichshain, the 4,318-foot-long East Side Gallery showcases a collection of colorful murals painted on the surviving pieces of the Berlin Wall."
Berlin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
Frommer's Frommer's
"The longest and best preserved section left standing. It was painted by artists in the 1990s and the feel is more like an outdoor art gallery." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This tourist-geared private museum...offers an easily digestible multimedia chronicle of Germany's post-WWII history, with a focus on the construction and demise of the Berlin Wall." Full review
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