A Sneak Peak Of The Most Interesting Museums In Germany
If you are visiting Germany for the first time, you should not be afraid of terrorism or communism, because they are long gone from this developed European country. After World War II and the fall of Berlin Wall, Germany has grown to be one of the most sought after countries for vacation. More tourists each day visit this country and travel around whether by car or by train, and why not? Its rich history, art, culture, and its world class cities: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg etc. make it a suitable place for adventurers, vacationers, and even honeymooners.
Aside from overwhelming styles of German architecture, and enchanting majesty of its palaces, castles, and monuments, Germany has additional features to offer - its art and culture and experienced through museums. If you plan in going for a vacation you should not miss these interesting museums in Germany.
First on this list is Alte Pinakothek Museum located in Munich and considered one of the largest in Europe. It houses a large collection of almost 800 European paintings from 14th up to 18th centuries. Some of these paintings include: Rogier van der Weyden’s “Columba-altar”; Botticelli’s “Pieta” and Altdorfer’s “Battle of Alexander at Issus”. This is the best place if you are looking for innovations in European painting through history.
Also one of the interesting museums in Germany is the Deutsches Museum which encloses over 13 acres of different exhibitions. These are not just ordinary exhibitions. They contain priceless original machines, tools, and equipment, reconstructions and models, from telecommunications to classical mechanics, from space travel technology to full-size reconstructed coal mines. Also available for public viewing are airplanes, submarines and the very first x-ray machine. If you want to be amazed by industrial and technological development in Europe, then this is the place to be.
If you are a car enthusiast, better drop by the well-renowned BMW Museum. More than a company museum, it showcases different periods of motorized transport through pictures, paintings and even model cars. If you are a chocolate addict, the Chocolate Museum would absolutely be a blast! Opened in 1993 in the city of Cologne, this museum has fascinated thousands of visitors by its warm chocolate spring where they can drink freshly made chocolate. Visitors who cannot get enough can buy home-made chocolate goodies produced in this factory. It is truly one of the most interesting museums in Germany.
For tourists who love to drink, the Beer Museum is certainly a must-see. It looks like a typical kiosk seen from outside. However, do not be fooled! Inside you have 700 different kinds of beers to choose from. All hard to find bottled beers in this part of the globe are available here. It does not only offer English ales, but also beers from more exotic countries like Cuba, Jamaica, South Africa, and Brazil.
There are many other interesting museums in Germany like the Communication Museum which highlights communication development over the years; the Erotic Art Museum which is home to erotic objects, pictures and prints which caters to open and liberal minded people; and the Toy Museum which was established for those young or young at heart. All these are just a train or bus away when you arrive in Germany, so better plan now for your vacation and you will surely love it here.
