Germany's reunified capital still revels in the duplicated cultural accoutrements of the two cities it once was: it has three opera companies, four municipal theatres, eight orchestras, including the great Berlin Philharmonic, and more than 140 museums.

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Are also invited directors and high level experts from other European museums, professional institutions or international organizations to allow for an exchange of ideas and best practices (Peace Memorial in Caen, Museum of Europe in Brussels, German Historical Museum in Berlin, National Museum of the Risorgimento in Turin, Council of Europe, International Association of Museums of History, ICOM South-East European Regional Alliance).

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