I strongly recommend using S-Bahn to go there (station "Friedrichstrasse"). It's just amazing when you recognize how S-Bahn passes between two of five Museums.

VIIII. Museumsinsel (Museum's Island)

Considering that Berlin has more than 140 museums, this area is just a tiny part of it. But, consort of museums found on Museum Island is a unique cultural inheritance which unites five important museum buildings into a heterogeneous but harmonic ensemble on River Spree. The oldest museum complex in Berlin suffered more than 70 % destruction in Second World War. The painstaking work of restoration is a long way from being completed. The island contains following five edifices:

The Panamonte Inn & Spa is a place of stories from a century of travelers going back almost to founding of Boquete itself in 1911. It tells of visits by American Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Richard Nixon, Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, actors Sean Connery and Ingrid Bergman. Antarctic explorer Admiral Richard Byrd visited as did aviator Charles Lindberg, who flew here to Chiriqui Province in Western Highlands of Panama in 1928. More recently Panamonte has been inn of choice for international travelers coming mainly from Europe, U.S. and Canada , and for Panamanians who hop one-hour flight from Panama City on weekend escapes.

Opened in 1914, its rustic structure may be affectionately described as "Scandinavian cottage", perhaps "Russian dacha". Its accommodations are home-style and comfortable, ranging in size from small, twin-bed spaces to larger efficiencies with wet bars and private patios. The cozy 19 rooms are attractively furnished and reminiscent of an earlier time in highland travel. In 1946 inn was acquired by Elliot-Collins family and it is now operated by current descendant, Mrs. Inga Collins. When in residence she is often found at stone fireplace in recently redecorated cocktail lounge where she is known to share stories on history of inn, region’s natural attractions, and its native people.

In fact, cocktail lounge is one of great rooms in Boquete and a draw for guests and locals who gather most nights to share their day’s adventures. With two roaring stone fireplaces, décor extends inn’s European flavor by adding a little California and a dash of Old West. Spanish-style wrought iron lamps, brass candles, and sheer, floor-length curtains frame large, open windows. Overstuffed couches and wicker chairs add right degree of casual comfort. Throughout room fresh Bird of Paradise are set in large vases. The lighting is romantic and mood completed with aromas of highland air and oranges wafting in from outdoors. You might imagine Connery or Bergman sidling up to new, exquisitely-made hardwood bar, work of design consultant Michelle Fogarty de Brewer who also conceived room’s redecoration. Overall, design is a sophisticated balance of mountain and tropical elements that fit wonderfully with inn’s unfussy elegance.

There is an atmosphere of excitement in Boquete with travelers feeling like they’ve arrived early to next great getaway. It’s common in conversation to reference Costa Rica as being “over”, while Panama is considered rising star. In last two years Boquete has realized something of a land rush beginning with its selection as one of Best Places to Retire by Modern Maturity and International Living magazines. Its location at 3,500 feet, nestled in craggy hills below dormant Baru Volcano and year around temperatures of 75—85 degrees are idyllic. Stories have appeared in travel features of LA Times, New York Times, Boston Globe, and others. Once considered a tiny hideaway in distant Republic of Panama , Boquete is officially on travelers' radar screens. Europeans, mostly Swiss, Germans, and Yugoslavs, along with English and Canadians, began moving here in earliest years of twentieth century and were instrumental in development of coffee industry and establishment of town. Of a total population of around 4,100 new ex-pat community in Boquete is estimated to be as large as 600 and growing everyday.

The Panamonte Inn & Spa is ideally situated at edge of town at head of main street as you drive in. It’s close enough to walk to shops and bodegas, but still a little away from traffic and noise. Just beyond its covered main entrance, past reception hall and restaurant is one of Panamonte’s real gems: a garden bounded by back portion of inn and its cabanas, all connected by covered walkways. The result is a semi-secluded retreat joyously filled with several flower varieties, verdant green trellises, a water fountain, and clusters of comfortable outdoor furniture. Hammocks tucked under overhanging trees provide cozy places to escape for siesta. On a line strung between two ivy-covered trees we found dozens of dark-brown bark chunks sprouting new orchids. In dewy mornings all manner of tropical birds can be heard chirping in new day. These are some of same reasons to consider Panamonte Estates, a development of 26 home sites on a new road adjacent to inn. The exclusive enclave is situated in a prime location with beautiful mountain views and in-place infrastructure designed to support a range of hacienda- or Caribbean -style homes to be built by owners. Nearly half properties are already sold with prices for most remaining sites ranging from about $66,000 — $92,000. Four are priced from $103,000 — $145,000.

Panama is home to some of most pristine tropical rainforest in world. In a country of less than 30,000 square miles (smaller than state of Maine) there are over five million acres of national parks and nearly one-third of country is set aside for conservation. Panama has over 1,500 islands along its Atlantic and Pacific coasts and two oceans are so close together, you can swim in both same day.