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ElbphilharmonievsKunsthalle Hamburg
Both Elbphilharmonie and Hamburger Kunsthalle are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hamburger Kunsthalle is preferred by most writers compared to Elbphilharmonie. Hamburger Kunsthalle ranks #2 in Hamburg with recommendations from 6 reviews like Fodor's, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Elbphilharmonie
Lonely Planet
On the Grid
Michelin Guide
Hafencity, Hamburg
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Top choice
"A squat brown-brick former warehouse at the far west of HafenCity is the base for the architecturally bold Elbphilharmonie, a major concert hall and performance space." Full review
"Although the building is located in the Speicherstadt, we recommend to go to the other side of the Elbe through the old tunnel for a more spectacular view." Full review
3 Stars
"Inaugurated in 2017, the Elbphilharmonie is impressive! This transparent concert hall was designed as a figurehead standing at the western tip of the new HafenCity area." Full review
Kunsthalle Hamburg
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Glockengiesserwall, 20095 Hamburg
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"One of the most important art museums in Germany, the Kunsthalle has 3,500 paintings, 650 sculptures, and a coin and medal collection that dates from the ancient Roman era." Full review
"This art museum's collection spans from the 14th century to the present."
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Don't miss the work of Master Bertram, Hamburg's first known painter—the altarpiece he painted in 1379 is on display here.
"A walk through the bright, handsome galleries of one of Germany’s outstanding art museums provides a head-spinning look at Western masterpieces." Full review
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Pride of place in the two buildings belongs to the Bertram altarpiece, painted for the St. Petri Church in 1379.
Top Choice
"One of Germany's most prestigious art collections, the Kunsthalle displays works from the Middle Ages to today." Full review
2 Stars
"The museum's main attraction is German painting from the 19C." Full review
"The Kunsthalle is one of the most important museums in Germany, with astonishing holdings through 700 years of European art history." Full review
"The works at this art museum, one of most comprehensive in Germany, spans eight centuries, from the Middle Ages to today." Full review
"A walk through the bright, handsome galleries of one of Germany’s outstanding art museums provides a head-spinning look at Western masterpieces." Full review