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1. This museum is home to an outstanding collection of Islamic, Assyrian, Greek and other near eastern art. Highlights include the Pergamon Altar and the Ishtar Gate. Located on the Museum Island, where is it?
2. Founded shortly after World War II, a high point in the Roman-Germanic museum is the Dionysus Mosaic, from a floor over 2000 years old. This museum shares a plaza with one of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals. You are in:
3. The Heineken Museum is a former brewery in the heart of this "Venice of the North" and stands along one of the many canals. If you want to learn about the art of brewing beer, make a trip to this city.
4. With a seemingly endless facade of columns, The Haus der Kunst in this city contains an outstanding collection of Modern Art by such artists as Paul Klee along with many temporary exhibitions
5. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2002, the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum houses what was a large collection of the noted Swiss industrialist of the same name. The artwork covers a variety of works from many periods and is located here:
6. Pablo Picasso transformed the artworld with his paintings and sculpture. Housed in the Hôtel Salé, the Picasso Museum in this city is completely devoted to the artist and includes over 200 paintings, over 190 sculptures, ceramics and some 3000 drawings by the late artist.
7. While on Picasso, his painting "The Destruction of Guernica" is certainly one of the greatest artworks of the twentieth century. It is housed in the Reina Sofia Museum, in this city that is also the home to the Prado:
8. The House of Rubens contains an impressive collection of Peter Paul Rubens work as well as served as the artist's residence until his death in 1640. It is located just a "hand's" throw from the Brabo Fountain in this city.
9. Opened in 2001 with an exhibit based on Gertrud Bleichröder's diary, the Jewish Museum in this city is still building a collection to show the 2000 year history of Jews in Germany. It is located in this city:
10. Comprised of the Richelieu, Denon and Sully divisions, this huge collection includes Islamic art; Italian, French and Spanish sculpture, Etruscan and Roman antiquities, and a host of other items. While walking through this museum, notice how La Joconde's eyes seem to follow you around the room. Of course you will be in which city?
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