Museum Island

Berlin’s world-famous Museumsinsel, or Museum Island, is located between the Spree River and the Kupfergraben, a 400-meter-long canal off the river. This great attraction includes many of the city’s oldest and most well-known museums. This pedestrian-friendly zone is centered on the Old Museum. It was constructed in 1830 specifically to house the royal valuables. Art and " antiquity knowledge" were soon established on the grounds behind the museum. The National Gallery was added in 1876, and the Bode Museum, which holds ancient collections, was created in 1904. The New Museum was built between 1843 and 1855, and the National Gallery was added in 1876. Another highlight of a walking tour of these exceptional locations of interest is the Pergamon, which features replicas of antique Middle Eastern buildings. But be warned: these amazing museums have so much to see that you won’t be able to see it all in one day.