==> Konzerthaus

The Konzerthaus is new building designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel to replace Nationaltheater built from 1800–02 by Karl Gotthard Langhans, which was burnt to ground in 1817. The conception of Konzerthaus integrates remains of Langhan's rectangular building and adds a higher, wider, gabled solidium in center, complete with an ionic columned hall projecting at front. Following its destruction in Second World War, building was initially only made safe, and systematic restoration of original design only began in 1979. Since its reopening in 1984 it has served not as a theatre, but as a concert hall.

==> Deutscher Dom

The German Cathedral was built from 1701-08. M. Grünberg planned it, and Giovanni Simonetti built it. From 1780-85, during redesigning of Gendarmenmarkt, Carl von Gontard added domed tower onto cathedral. The cathedral was destroyed in Second World War as well. However, it had been reconstructed and rebuilt. The reopening was on October 2nd, 1996, five years after reunification.

==> Franzoesischer Dom

The Französische Friedrichstadtkirche was built from 1701-05 by Cayart. He designed it as a church for Berlin's Huguenot community. From 1780-85, imposing tower of French cathedral (Französischer Dom) was added to plans by Unger and Gontard as part of redesigning of Gendarmenmarkt. In World War 2, cathedral was badly damaged. However, from 1977 on it was rebuilt and reconstructed.

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"Bodemuseum," built end of 19th century. With its imposing dome and splendid entrance hall, building seems to traverse Spree like a ship. The interior contains several rooms, whose are individually created in a style appropriate to epoch exhibited there.

"Pergamonmuseum," built in 1930, 100 years after first edifice on this island. It contains Roman gate from Milet, Altar of Zeus from Pergamon, and Processional Avenue and Gate of Ishtar from Babylon.

If you, however, would like to see more museums than these four alone, I recommend buying "3-day Museumpass," which cost 12 EUR (reduced: 6 EUR). With it you can visit 70 of 140 museums on three consecutive opening days.

Now, in last part we are going into "Erotic Museum" and... be surprised what else additionally... :-)

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