Pergamon museum on Museum Island

Location

Berlin
Germany
52° 31' 16.5612" N, 13° 23' 49.2036" E
DE
General info: 

When we talk about the Pergamon Muesum, we can surely say that this is a not to be missed attraction. Situated on the Museum Island in Berlin, it was designed by Alfred Messel and Ludwig Hoffmann whilst its construction lasted for twenty years, from 1910 to 1930.

It includes an extensive collection of sculptures, reconstructions of archaeological buildings and classical antiquities that are subdivided into the Antiquity Collection, the Middle East Museum and the Museum of Islamic Art. Among the pieces in display, there are the Pergamon Altar, the Market Gate of Miletus, the Ishtar Gate and the Mshatta Facade. The Antiquity Collection is one of the highlights of the museum and features sculpture from archaic to Hellenistic ages as well as artwork from Greek and Roman ages including pottery, mosaics, jewels and bronzes.
Every year approximately 1,135,000 persons visit this magnificant place and give it the title of the most visited art museum in Germany.

Getting there: 

U-Bahn U6 (Friedrichstraße)
S-Bahn S1, S2, S25 (Friedrichstraße); S5, S7, S75 (Hackescher Markt)
Tram M1, 12 (Am Kupfergraben); M4, M5, M6 (Hackescher Markt)
Bus TXL (Staatsoper); 100, 200 (Lustgarten); 147 (Friedrichstraße)

Costs: 

12,00 EUR, discounted admission 6,00 EUR

Free admission is granted to children and young people up to the age of 18
Mon – Wed 10 am – 6 pm
Thu 10 am – 8 pm
Fri – Sun 10 am – 6 pm

Interesting places nearby

The ski resort Mürren – Schilthorn is the highest-altitude ski region in the Bernese Oberland and allows an impressive view on the Swiss mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

BASE: 1961ft
SUMMIT: 2946ft
VERTICAL DROP: 984ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 5

The ski area Mölltaler Gletscher, close to Flattach, is the only glacier ski area in Carinthia. The highest piste is located on 2800 m.

BASE: 2139ft
SUMMIT: 2486ft
VERTICAL DROP: 347ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
Gondolas: 1
Chairs: 0
Surface: 2

The Mariazeller Bürgeralpe with 1 cable car (new panorama cabin), 2 4-passenger lifts and 2 ski tows offer great slopes for skiers and snowboarders, from beginners to experts.

Ski resort Winter Park Martinky (Martinské Hole) is located in the Small Fatra, directly above the town of Martin. Skiing in this resort has a long tradition. Excellent location of Winter Park Martinky ensures good snow conditions.