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Museum · Berlim, Berlim
Gemäldegalerie
Museum of European painting from the 13th to the 18th century at the Kulturforum, with works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Caravaggio, Botticelli, Dürer, Rubens and Bruegel.
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About Gemäldegalerie
The Gemäldegalerie, Galeria de Pinturas, is one of the major museums of old master art in Europe. It is part of the Museus Estatais de Berlim and is located in the Kulturforum, a group of cultural buildings near Potsdamer Platz, next to the Filarmônica de Berlim. The collection opened to the public in 1830; divided during the Cold War between the two sides of the city, it was reunited in the current building, inaugurated in 1998.
Around 1,400 works are on display, from medieval painting to the 18th century. Highlights include "O Amor Vitorioso" by Caravaggio; "Moça com Colar de Pérolas" by Vermeer; "Provérbios Holandeses" by Pieter Bruegel, o Velho, showing about a hundred popular sayings; portraits by Albrecht Dürer and Hans Holbein; and works by Botticelli, Titian, Raphael, Rubens and Jan van Eyck.
The Gemäldegalerie has one of the largest Rembrandt collections in the world. The famous "Homem com Elmo Dourado", long attributed to him, is now considered the work of someone from his circle, and the museum tells that story.
The rooms are lit by natural light from the ceiling and are arranged around a large central hall with a water installation by the artist Walter De Maria. The route is long, but the space is usually calm, away from the queues of the busiest museums.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours for the highlights; half a day to go through the collection at a relaxed pace.
Best time
On rainy or cold days, and on weekday mornings. Check which day the museum is closed and the opening hours before you go.
How to get there
From Potsdamer Platz station (S-Bahn, U2 and regional trains), it's about a 10-minute walk to the Kulturforum. Buses stop at the Kulturforum stop next to the museum.
Tip
Pick up the floor plan at the entrance and choose the highlights: the route has dozens of rooms and cabinets. In the same Kulturforum are the Filarmônica and the Neue Nationalgalerie, of modern art, for those who want to combine visits.
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Frequently asked questions about Gemäldegalerie
What are the most famous works in the Gemäldegalerie?
Among them, "The Victorious Love" by Caravaggio, "Girl with a Pearl Necklace" by Vermeer, "Dutch Proverbs" by Bruegel and a large collection of Rembrandt.
Is the Gemäldegalerie on the Ilha dos Museus?
No. It is in the Kulturforum, near Potsdamer Platz, about 3 kilometers from the Museumsinsel.
How much time should you allow?
2 to 3 hours for the highlights. Those who enjoy old master paintings can spend half a day in the museum.