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Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

Pariser Platz 1, Berlin 10117
 
 
 
 
 
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Germany's most recognizable symbol is not as large as many visitors expect, yet its history is rich and fascinating. Built in ... More
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Germany's most recognizable symbol is not as large as many visitors expect, yet its history is rich and fascinating. Built in 1791, the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) was modeled on the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens. The Quadriga statue on top of the Gate—designed by sculptor Gottfried Schadow—represents Victoria, the Goddess of Peace, riding a four-horse chariot. This was one of Berlin's original 14 city gates, yet the only remaining evidence of the other gates are the names of underground stations such as Kottbusser Tor and Schlesisches Tor. The Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz have played center stage to numerous turbulent historical events.
 
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Reviews for Brandenburg Gate: 10
 
 
 
 
 
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for the history
By kb, 12/23/10
went a few times the history of t iis surreal while once being there for the 20 year anniversery with all the germans.
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Had fun here
By Athensgirl, 5/1/09
It was fascinating to see where the Berlin Wall had been by the marks in the street by the Brandenburger Tor.
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By Ludvikvh, 5/10/07
THIS IS A VERY MASCULINE CITY AND NOT PRETTY IN THE PARISSIAN OR ROMAN STYLE. BUT I LOVED IT FOR THE ASSAULT ON THE SENSES. IF YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK YOU WILL FIND REAL PLEASURE HERE. IT IS WHAT ROME WAS IN IT'S HAYDAY, STRONG,POWERFUL AND EROTIC.
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Beautiful Sight!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/31/06
The Brandenburg Tor is a symbol of Berlin. It is absolutley beautiful and fascinating. It was restored a couple of years ago and si much more stunning than when the Berlin Wall kept you from getting too close.
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i will never go again
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 8/31/06
this place was awful everyone is very rude and it was boring it was very very expensive and wasnt worth all that money i would never go ever again
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it was awsum
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 1/11/06
it was awsum i had a great time the sight where beautifull and the museam was fabulous you rating really helped us plan our trip. i cant wait to go back
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It is great if you're interested
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 5/3/05
The history behind the gate and what it symbolizes in German history is fasinating. People who are really interested in German history would really love it, especally if they want to see a major symbol of what the Germans lived through.
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Boring
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 4/13/05
It was boring, but nice to see for a minute.
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What's the big deal?
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 4/3/05
I've spent about 5 minutes looking at it, and that's about all you need. Don't plan your day around it.
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good, not great
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 2/26/05
this is a cool place, it could be better
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