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Final Phase of Berlin Humboldt Forum Façade Reconstruction Underway

The installation of 19 large baroque-style sculptures marks the last step in the privately funded project, set for completion by June 2025.

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Overview

  • The reconstruction of the Humboldt Forum's baroque Schloss façade is nearing completion, with the final phase now in progress.
  • Nineteen new sculptures, each over three meters tall and based on historical baroque models, are being installed on the north and south façades.
  • The project, designed by architect Franco Stella, is expected to be fully completed by the end of June 2025.
  • The reconstruction was entirely funded through private donations totaling 3.4 million euros, with stricter transparency measures implemented after past controversies over donor origins.
  • A public program featuring lectures, tours, and discussions will accompany the completion to engage visitors with the cultural and historical significance of the project.