Pergamon Museum
The Pergamon Museum, home to the Greek alter after which it's named, features incredible exhibits from the ancient east. Talk about grand entrances, the Pergamon Museum boasts several dating back 2000 years and beyond. Here you will see treasures of the Ancient World, treasures that were not unearthed until the 19th century by German archaeologists. These treasures were brought to Museum Island in Berlin, necessitating construction of the museum between 1910 and 1930.
Today, the Pergamon museum consists of 3 wings, one for the Antiiquity Collection, one for the Islamic Art Museum, and one for the Middle East Museum.
The Market Gate of Miletus is a reconstruction of the original gate that was constructed around 120AD. The original gate was heavily damaged by and earthquake and form bombing during World War 2, but much of the rubble was used to build the impressive replica seen here. The 17 metre high marble facade consists of massive Corinthian columns and Roman architecture.
The spectacular Ishtar Gate alone is worth the price of admission to this museum which will leave you in awe. The navy blue and gold tile mosaic that makes up the facade of this impressive gate uses materials from the original 575 BC gate. Yes that's BC. The Ishtar Gate was on of the gates that led to the inner city of Babylon and was built by King Nebuchadnezzar II.
The name of the museum comes from its most renowned exhibit, the Pergamon Alter. This massive exhibit, taken from a Hellenstic temple dating back to the 2nd century BC, is currently undergoing reconstruction and will re-open in 2023.
There are a number of other large exhibits including the Aleppo Room, the Processional Way of Babylon, and the Mshatta Facade.
Audio devices are available at the museum to facilitate a self-guided English tour.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAddress: Am Kupfergraben 2, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 266424242
Official Website: Pergamon Museum
Pergamon Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
I can absolutely recommend this experience!
It was so beautiful and overwhelming that i had to cry actual tears. While i was making my way out a friendly man at the counter of the Musuem even gave me a cookie!
Very very awesome experience!
Also they have cool books and other stuff at the Store.
Thanks you Pergamon for the time i was able to spend there. You made my stay in Berlin unforgettable!
Laura Nallin - 2 months ago
Impressive, massive painting of enormous dimensions—about 30 meters tall (the height of a 10-story building) and 100 meters in circumference."
Ariel Kerpel - a month ago
Very impressive, although nothing compares to the original temple itself.
Marios Topalidis - 5 months ago
A must-see in Berlin. I certainly appreciate what ancient civilizations left behind but what Yadegar Asisi created is beyond words!
Asli Baysalli - 3 months ago
We booked time slot tickets online and were accepted earlier as we arrived. There are lockers to deposit bags. The collections are full of masterpiece artifacts and well displayed. The Panorama in the hall is exceptional. We were very delighted and impressed with finer detail. There is a lift to go to the third floor and one climbs on more floor up to the deck. Highly recommended for those who love Pergamon history.
Chongcharoen Sornkaew - a year ago
Directions
How to get to Pergamon Museum by U-Bahn, S-Bahn
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): S1, S2, S3, S5, S7, S9, S25, S26, S75, U6
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): Berlin Friedrichstraße
Exit from Friedrichstraße Station. Walk one block south on Fredrichstrasse and go left (east) on Dorotheenstrasse. Pergamon Museum and the Pergamon are just 2 blocks ahead.
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