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PergamonmuseumvsEast 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.
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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
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Muehlenstrasse, 14059 Berlin
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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 "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 "An amazing site and a "must see" on any visit to Berlin!" Full review
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 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 "With more than 100 paintings, today it's the world's largest (and longest) open-air art gallery.
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Come early in the morning to avoid the bulk of the crowds.
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"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 "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 "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 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
