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Pergamon Museum

Pergamon Museum Tourism

Pergamon Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 2-4 hours
The Pergamon Museum is a significant historical landmark located on Museum Island in Berlin, Germany. With its construction completed in 1930, the museum is famed for housing a vast collection of ancient art and archaeological treasures. It consists of three main galleries: the Collection of Classical Antiquities, the Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Museum of Islamic Art. The Pergamon Museum's highlight is the Pergamon Altar, a massive Greek temple facade with intricate friezes depicting the battle between the gods and giants from Greek mythology. Further notable exhibits include the Market Gate of Miletus, the Ishtar Gate and Processional Way from Babylon, and the Mshatta façade. These monumental reconstructions offer visitors an immersive experience into the ancient world. The museum is not only a testament to the past but also a center for ongoing research and conservation. Its comprehensive collections have made it one of Berlin's most visited museums and a favorite for history enthusiasts from around the world.
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