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Memorial of the Berlin Wall vs Museum Island

Both are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Memorial of the Berlin Wall ranks marginally better than Museumsinsel. Memorial of the Berlin Wall is ranked #14 in Berlin with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Memorial of the Berlin Wall
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
8 / 10
Bernauer Strasse 111/119, 13355 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This site combines memorials and a museum and research center on the Berlin Wall." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The government created a memorial center and reconstructed a partial stretch of the Wall at Bernauer Strasse and Ackerstrasse, at a cost of over a million euros." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"The Bernauer Strasse Memorial... includes a preserved piece of the border fortifications along with a beautiful memorial to the wall." Full review
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An observation viewing tower, which affords stunning views
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This memorial bears witness to divided Berlin, and is the only remaining section of the Berlin Wall that is preserved in its entirety." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people. " Full review
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Museum Island
Museum Island
7 / 10
Bodestrasse 1-3, 10117 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"On the site of one of Berlin's two original settlements, this unique complex of five state museums, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an absolute must." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"One of the richest art collections in the world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Museumsinsel (or Museum Island) is the name given to a clump of five museums, the Baroque-style Berliner Dom cathedral and large gardens clustered on a tiny island in the River Spree." Full review