Monument
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's neoclassical triumphal gate, the symbol of division and of reunification.
Museum · Germany · Berlin
Neues Museum
A war-scarred museum building restored to house Egyptian treasures, including the bust of Nefertiti.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Neues Museum matters
The Neues Museum is as much about the building as the collection. War damage was left visible, with new walls of brick and concrete meeting old painted ceilings. Inside, the star is the painted bust of Queen Nefertiti, famous around the world for her calm elegance. Plan time for the other Egyptian and prehistoric rooms too.
Talking points
- The famous painted bust of Nefertiti is on display here
- The restoration deliberately keeps traces of war damage
- It stands on Museum Island
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Good to know: Entry may be timed, so book ahead online.
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