The Altes Museum in Berlin

The Altes Museum (Old Museum) was the first of the five museums to be built on the Museum Island. Constructed between 1823 and 1830 by architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the Altes Museum is first and foremost one of the most important examples of neoclassical architecture in Berlin.

It houses a rich collection of ancient works and artifacts from the Etruscans, Romans, and Greeks that the recent renovation, which lasted many years, allows to admire in all their splendor. Here are some tips on the must-see pieces during your visit to the Altes Museum.

The journey begins with 'The Age of Heroes' covering the period from 1000 to 700 B.C. Immediately after the entrance, a 'Sacred Way' leads through tombs, monuments, and temples towards the colossal statue of the Boy of Dydima, the mysterious Berlin Goddess, and the beautiful eyes of the Sabouroff Head.

But all the rooms on the ground floor are an extraordinary journey into the world of Ancient Greece: from the faces of the Gods to everyday objects, a visit to the Altes Museum allows you to discover how the Greeks lived, their real and imagined world.

Don't miss the statue of Aphrodite (photo), the 'Boy Praying,' and the Amazon by Polykleitos. For Italians, the section dedicated to Greek presence in Sicily and Southern Italy with the extraordinary Goddess of Taranto seated on a throne is particularly interesting.

The tour concludes on the first floor with the collection of ancient coins, one of the most important in Europe.

On the upper floor of the Altes Museum, the collections dedicated to Etruscan and Roman civilizations have found their place. From the rise of the Etruscans, a still largely mysterious people but of undeniable charm, to the testimonies of ancient and Imperial Rome, various paths illustrate the daily life of the Romans as well as their relationship with luxury, money, death, and religion.

Opening Hours: daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Closed: Monday.

Ticket Price: $10

How to Get There: Bodestrasse

Metro U-Bahn: U6 (Friedrichstrasse)

Metro S-Bahn: S1, S2, S25 (Friedrichstrasse); S5, S7, S75 (Hackescher Markt)

Tram: M1, 12 (Kupfergraben); M4, M5, M6 (Hackescher Markt)