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Pergamonmuseum

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Berlin's Pergamonmuseum, opened in 1930 on Museum Island, is noted for monumental reconstructions such as the Ishtar Gate and Pergamon Altar.

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Can visitors still see the Pergamon Altar at the Pergamonmuseum?

The Pergamon Altar has been affected by long-running renovation closures at the Pergamonmuseum. Because access has changed during the museum's phased redevelopment, visitors should not assume the altar is always on view.

What is the Ishtar Gate at the Pergamonmuseum?

The Ishtar Gate is a monumental reconstruction connected with ancient Babylon. It is one of the museum's signature displays, along with the Market Gate of Miletus and the Pergamon Altar.

Where is the Pergamonmuseum located in Berlin?

The Pergamonmuseum is on Museum Island in Berlin. Museum Island is a UNESCO-listed cluster of museums that also includes the Neues Museum and Altes Museum.

When did the Pergamonmuseum open?

The museum opened in 1930. It was designed to house large archaeological and architectural reconstructions that would not fit easily into a conventional gallery.

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