Berlin's Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrating its 200th anniversary. It highlights Germany's modern history from the Enlightenment through the devastation of World War II and the Cold War to its current restoration. Initiated post-Napoleonic Wars with the Altes Museum, the museum complex embodies cultural and architectural significance, showcasing the importance of art and education, despite economic challenges in its early years. The complex attracts tourists and serves as a testament to Germany's evolving cultural landscape.
"During the Napoleonic Wars, when the French invaded the historic German kingdom of Prussia, many artworks were plundered from its capital, Berlin."
"Prussian leaders decided to create a museum to showcase the treasures publicly. The Altes Museum was the first building in the series of five institutions that would later become known as Museum Island."
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