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The Pergamon Altar and the bust of Nefertiti are just two of the world-class exhibits on Berlin’s Museum Island. The museums themselves rank as outstanding buildings and have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. This volume of Die Neuen Architekturführer provides concise information on the historical past, the restoration work in progress and the plans to complete the ensemble consisting of the Old Museum, the Old National Gallery, the New Museum, the Pergamon Museum and the Bode Museum. This volume serves as a handy guide to the fascinating architecture on Museum Island.