Kunsthalle
museum, Hamburg, Germany
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The Hamburger Kunsthalle is an art museum in Hamburg, founded in 1850. It houses a collection of paintings and sculptures from various periods, with a particular strength in works from the late 19th and 20th centuries. The museum also holds drawings, prints, coins, and medals. The original building dates back to 1869, and a new building was added in 1919. Hamburg itself is Germany's largest port and a major commercial center, boasting a vibrant museum scene, with the Kunsthalle being a headline institution.12
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