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Pergamon Museum

Museumsinsel, Am Kupfergraben, 10178 Berlin, Germany
30-2090 5577
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Type: Architectural Buildings, Museums, History Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: This internationally renowned ancient history museum contains several fantastic artifacts, including the huge Altar of Zeus and the famous Ishtar Gate... more » Owner description: This internationally renowned ancient history museum contains several fantastic artifacts, including the huge Altar of Zeus and the famous Ishtar Gate from Babylon. « less
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Brussels, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

show small architectural models in open-air. The Pergamon museum does exactly the opposite: Here they have put whole real buildings inside a museum. And this is fairly spectacular. The museum owes its name to the main altar of the city of Pergamon (today Bergama in Turkey) which was saved in the 19th century by a German road builder from certain... More

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Wrea Green, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I really liked the museum and the altar is awesome. What I didn't like is the separate museums on the Island- they are planning to integrate in next 10 years. So the 3 day all Berlin museum ticket is a must for value to be achieved.

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swindon
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Sorry to say that all the museums in Berlin are nothing to write home about . We really were looking forward to visiting Museum Island and being honest wasnt impressed

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This museum is amazing. The structures within the building take your breath away. You do need time to do the exhibits justice as they are so many and varied. A few more seats would have been appreciated.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The museum island is a large complex and unless you have several days to spend in all the museums, it is important to choose the best for yourself. Pergamon museum is great for anyone who is at least slightly interested in antique history, culture and architecture. The three main objects shown in this museum are: the Pergamon Altar, Market Gate... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I regret not having more time to visit: the altar is amazing as well as the Ishtar gate, the aleppo room. It is a blessing that these masterpieces, coming from a war torn region of the world, are preserved for humankind

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

If you like ancient history you must visit this museum. The Pergamon altar is by itself worth the whole ticket. Absolutely stunning. The Babylon walls too are a must see! Ticket is 14 euro with a free audio guide

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Exceeded and crushed all expectations! The Ishstar Gate of Babylon alone makes the time and entrance fee worth it. I was not impressed by the Uruk exhibit but the Islamic exhibit is very well represented as well. Of course the scale of the Pergamon exhibit is amazing. The audio guide is world-class and very well presented in video as well.... More

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Montmorency, Victoria, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We came here on advise from a friend to see the 'buildings with buildings in it' I loved it, I learnt a bit about a type of art I had no idea about before

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Rishon LeZiyyon, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The Museum is Very Impressive . It is big and Providing useful or interesting information on ancient history .

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