Pergamon Museum - Berlin, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
N 52° 31.260 E 013° 23.794
33U E 391209 N 5820196
One of Berlin's most famous museums, featuring the altar from the Acropolis of ancient Pergamon
Waymark Code: WMKE57
Location: Berlin, Germany
Date Posted: 03/29/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The Pergamon Museum is the largest of the five museums located on Berlin's Museum Island.

It was originally built to house the Pergamon Altar. This monumental building, dating back to 170 BC once crowned the Acropolis of the ancient city of Pergamon. It was excavated between 1878 and 1886 and shipped to Germany in 1901.

Pergamon Altar North Frieze

The Altar is surrounded by a giant frieze, depicting the battle between Gods and Titans. The Pergamon Altar and the frieze are not the only spectacular pieces in the Museum.

Other amazing exhibits are the Market Gate of Miletus (100 AD)
and the Ishtar Gate of Babylon (600 BC)

Miletus Market Gate Ishtar Gate

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Theme:
Middle East Antique History

Street Address:
Bodestraße 1-3 10178 Berlin Germany

Food Court: yes

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Mo 10 AM - 6 PM Th 10 AM - 6 PM We 10 AM - 6 PM Th 10 AM - 8 PM Fr 10 AM - 6 PM Sa 10 AM - 6 PM Su 10 AM - 6 PM

Cost: 12.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Huge

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