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Bode Museum

Bodestrasse 1-3 | Museum Island, 10178 Berlin, Germany
2090 55 66
Ranked #46 of 335 attractions in Berlin
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Northampton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

A really nice museum to visit, the building itself is very impressive. The range of exhibits are very interesting. The cafe is brilliant with very helpful staff. Sitting overlooking the main entrance brings a nice atmosphere to a coffee break. More

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Montreal, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I really enjoyed the Bode Museum. The exposition at this time on the Renaissance Portraits was really interesting. I really appreciated the audio/video guides on Ipod Touch. They were really useful and easy to use. The information through the whole museum are easy to understand and to read. Beautiful architecture and nice employees. More

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Portland, Oregon
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

While the other museums were crowded with school groups, this was empty. Beautiful exhibits delightfully shown. Some breath taking stuff. Medieval and byzantine, one mosiac apse from a church in Ravenna, Italy. Treasury items fascinating workmanship and representation of Medieval thought. An El Greco Mater Dolorosa, great! Again, costly get a museumpass from your hotel or tourist info spot. More

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Berlin, Germany
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Lots and lots of great classical paintings and lots of space. Some great temporary exhibits as well. And they had timed tickets for their last very popular exhibit, which I find so much better than just waiting in line forever. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011
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I'm not much of an art person, especially of paintings, but there were some interesting historical items in here that caused me to pause. The descriptions of how certain types of sculptures were created and replicated in ancient times was very enlightening. Some of the intricate carvings and sculptures were mesmerizing. The ancient sarcophagi were also interesting. HINT: Unless you... More

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Cork
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Not worth going to unless there is a good exhibition on and the museum area pass won't get you into that anyway. More

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Orlando
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

The Bode Museum was not on our itinerary, but we were intrigued from the outside as this beautiful building sits on the tip of Berlin's Museum Island. We were enchanted with the elegant lobby when we went inside. The Museum of Byzantine Art on the first floor was the highlight of our rather brief visit. Interesting objects were on display... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011
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I found myself alone in Berlin for a day and decided to trek across the city to check out the Museum Island. After getting repeatedly lost, a kindly Berliner gave me some clear directions and recommended the Bode Museum as his favourite in Berlin. I was quite hot and bothered by the time I arrived but this museum was like... More

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Malaga, Spain
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558 helpful votes 558 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011
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The building is characterized by a very large dome. It has a sculpture collection and the Museum of Byzantine art. The impressive entrance has a statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Behind him is the magnificent staircase of the museum leading to the second floor. The most important sculpture is the statue of Dancer, which was created by Antonio Canova in... More

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Pirmasens, Germany
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2011

A> a amazing person on the cash register extremely helpful and nice and knowledgeable B> male person on info up the stairs, no interest in helping us at all with simple direction question C> shop upstairs male sales person" why why? i ask for certain books in English he never even stood up to try to help me to sell... More

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