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Pergamonmuseum vs East Side Gallery

Both are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Pergamon Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to East Side Gallery. Pergamon Museum ranks #4 in Berlin with accolades from 8 reviews like Atlas Obscura, Frommer's and Time Out.

Pergamonmuseum
Pergamonmuseum
9 / 10
Museumsinsel, Am Kupfergraben, 10178 Berlin
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Travel + Leisure 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 Time Out
"One of the world's major archaeological museums, the Pergamon should not be missed." Full review
Frommer's 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 Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Inside, the major exhibit is the spectacular Pergamon Altar, dedicated to Zeus and Athena and dating from 180-160BC." Full review
Let's Go 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
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East Side Gallery
East Side Gallery
8 / 10
Muehlenstrasse, 14059 Berlin
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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.
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