Gemäldegalerie: A Treasure of European Art in Berlin

Name: Gemäldegalerie
Address: Matthäikirchplatz, Berlin, Berlin, 10785, DE
Rating: 4.6

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Overview

Situated in the heart of Berlin, the Gemäldegalerie is an esteemed art museum renowned for housing an exceptional collection of European paintings spanning from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Originally established in 1830 and once part of the Royal Museum, this gallery serves as a testament to the opulent heritage of European artistry. The museum showcases remarkable works from legendary artists including Johannes Vermeer, Jan van Eyck, Peter Paul Rubens, and Raphael. It prominently features stunning 13th and 16th-century Italian paintings, as well as masterpieces from the Netherlands' golden age of art. One of its highlights includes a dedicated room displaying an impressive sixteen paintings by Rembrandt. The Gemäldegalerie faced significant challenges during World War II, resulting in the loss of numerous artworks, yet it has since flourished, with collections that were once divided returned to their rightful home. A recent modern wing was added in 1997, enhancing the museum's ability to present its remarkable collections in a dedicated space, making it a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts.

Reviews

Elif

Turkey

The collections were stunning, and I had a wonderful time appreciating all the artworks. I visited during Museum Sunday, and fortunately, it wasn’t too crowded. The museum layout could be improved, as navigating through the rooms labeled 1, 2, 3… was a bit confusing compared to I, II, III…

Michał Kowalski

Poland

This is one of the most impressive collections of Old Masters paintings in the world. You could (and really should) spend an entire day just admiring the masterpieces of Rembrandt. There are many more incredible artworks to enjoy as well.

Julien Dupont

France

THE MUSEUM'S BUILDING REFLECTS CLASSIC 1975 ARCHITECTURE AND LOOKS A BIT OUTDATED. ONCE YOU ENTER, YOU'LL FORGET THE EXTERIOR AND LOSE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF EUROPEAN HIGH-CLASS ART. FRIENDLY STAFF WILL GUIDE YOU TO MUST-SEE PIECES LIKE VERMEER AND CARAVAGGIO, BUT THERE’S MUCH MORE TO DISCOVER. PLAN TO SPEND A FULL DAY IN THIS ART HAVEN.

Anna

Ukraine

I really enjoyed this museum. During my visit, they had an exhibition featuring paintings from a different museum in Ukraine. There were also biblical artworks and fashion exhibits. :)

Jakub Nowak

Poland

This gallery is beautiful; I spent the entire day there. It’s expansive, taking at least 4 hours just to scratch the surface of everything on display. The audio guide is included in the ticket price, and there are available chairs for older visitors.