On a recent tour in Berlin we went to the Pergamon Musuem. The museum does have a lot of interesting pieces; however the electronics we were given to hear about each piece in English were in a word "Terrible". The first unit we received didn't have any volume and you couldn't hear it. We got a second unit which flat out ...
The greek Pergamon exhibits and the Babylon gate were amazing. This museum has some very cool stuff including a whole section for the ancient middle east. There is too much to take in with just one visit though!
Though not easily accessible as it stands a bit of the way from the main street and partly being reconstructed, this place is a must see. Expect minimum 1h stay. You can take photos without flash. Altar and Ishtar Gates are a must see for a lifetime. Audioguide explains things and you can sit down on the benches and take your time. Really worth your money.
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I shall return
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/12/07
Fantastic and overpowering,have never seen an exhibition to match it.Reservations-I wish they had left the high alter where it came from!(having viewed the site)The replica gateway at 30to40foot high is also a high spot.A truly great museum for a nominal entrance fee.
Unfortunately I didn't spend enough time in Berlin to see all the museums. This one was in my top 2. It's great to see the Pergamon Altar, the Ishtar Gate, and much more up close. The Market Gate from Miletus was being renovated while I was there, so we couldn't really see that.
I like to read and learn about history. The Pergamon-Museum is a must to visit. Quiet atmosphere give you the time to study history and the old world.
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amazing trip.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/18/07
i thought i was all great i had so much fun!! there was so much to do!! and all of the people were very nice and helping.
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I can not wait till I get to go back!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/23/07
I love the way they set up the art afacts and the discriptions to discribe them. I did not like the servece there or room to park.
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Amazing!!! One of the best in the world.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/04/06
I've been to the most great museums in the world, and to the ancient Roman and Greek archeological sites in Italy, Greece and Turkey including Bergamon where Pergamon is located. Of course the temple wasn't there and I finally got to see it here and it's quite breathtaking. Sheer scale of the museum and body of collection of ...
I dont know how to begin to explain the wonderful experience. Admittedly, Im not a frequent visitor of museums. I brought my 20 yr old daughter with me, slightly opprehensive as to what her reaction would be. We both LOVED IT! It was stunning to see such history right before our very eyes! I must say, the free audio guide is a MUST! Without it, ...