Armory, Berlin

Name: Armory
Address: Am Zeughaus 1-2, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Telephone: +49 172 3018873

#510 among attractions in Berlin

Museum, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Zeughaus is a listed building and the oldest structure on Unter den Linden boulevard in the historic centre of Berlin. Erected from 1695 to 1706 according to plans by Johann Arnold Nering, Martin Grünberg, Andreas Schlüter and Jean de Bodt in Baroque style, it was later converted into a Prussian Hall of Fame. Damaged during the Allied bombing in World War II, it was rebuilt from 1949 to 1967 as part of the Forum Fridericianum. Since 2003, it has been home to the Deutsches Historisches Museum. ()

Local name: Zeughaus Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 52°31'7"N, 13°23'51"E

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Am Zeughaus 1-2MitteBerlin 10117 Germany

Contact

+49 172 3018873

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Armory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Berlin Cathedral, Altes Museum, Neues Museum, Lustgarten.

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Displays of Greek and Roman artifacts
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~620 ftN
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~400 ftNE
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~320 ftSW
Exhibitions tracing German history
Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin
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~890 ftN
Neoclassical national art collection
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Armory open?

Armory is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Armory?

Nearby attractions include Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin (2 min walk), Eiserne Bridge, Berlin (2 min walk), Antikensammlung Berlin, Berlin (2 min walk), Schlossbrücke, Berlin (2 min walk).

How to get to Armory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Armory:

Metro

U Museumsinsel • Lines: U5 (3 min walk)
U Hausvogteiplatz • Lines: U2 (10 min walk)

Tram

Am Kupfergraben • Lines: 12, M1 (4 min walk)
Georgenstraße/Am Kupfergraben • Lines: 12, M1 (6 min walk)

Train

Berlin Friedrichstraße (12 min walk)
Berlin Alexanderplatz (16 min walk)

Bus

Alexanderplatz • Lines: 002, 057, 065, 070, 125, 1385, 170, 270, 370, N13, N1385, N232, N44, N70 (20 min walk)