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Gropius-Bau
Where history meets contemporary art
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Berlin: First Steps10 pts
Berlin: Explorer25 pts
Berlin: Insider50 pts
Located in Berlin's Kreuzberg district, the Gropius Bau, designed by Martin Gropius in the Renaissance Revival style, hosts major temporary exhibitions. As an architectural heritage monument, it features striking column reliefs depicting children. Situated near the former Berlin Wall boundary, it blends historical significance with modern artistic endeavors.
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Until 1990, the building was located right next to the Berlin Wall.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1881
- Architect
- Martin Gropius
- Architectural Style
- Renaissance
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- 1881
- Former Name
- Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin
- Opening Hours
- Sa-Su 10:00-19:00; Mo, We-Fr 12:00-19:00
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- gropiusbau.de
- Phone
- +49 30 254860
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Renaissance Trail BerlinStop 1 of 5
Industrial-Era BerlinStop 7 of 10
Location
Nearby
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