Take a look at Berlin's Museum Island

The Museum Island is a museum complex in the northern part of the Spree Island in the historic heart of Berlin. It is one of the most popular attractions in the German capital as well as one of the most significant museum locations in all of Europe. It was constructed between 1830 and 1930 on the Prussian Kings' orders and according to designs by five architects. As a testament to the architectural and cultural growth of museums in the 19th and 20th centuries, Museum Island was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Museum Island is a grand work of art in itself: five world-famous museum buildings from the time of the Prussian rulers, together with the modern James Simon Gallery, form an exciting sprawling museum complex. The five museums comprise of the Pergamon Museum, the Bode Museum, the Neues Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, and the Altes Museum.

Being one of the most visited sites in Germany, Museum Island is always crowded with tourists from all over the world, especially on rainy days. Therefore, you’ll never have the place to yourself even if you come early on weekdays. the Pergamonmuseum is probably the most crowded of the five museums. You can purchase an €18 joint ticket for all five museums and beeline to each museum’s most boldfaced site.