Symbol of Berlin and a unified Germany. This monumental 18th-century gate at Pariser Platz attracts tourists from all over the world.
The Brandenburg Gate is one of Germany's most famous landmarks and an iconic symbol of Berlin. Built between 1788 and 1791 according to the design of architect Carl Gotthard Langhans as a symbol of peace. Inspired by the Acropolis in Athens, the gate originally served as a city gate and today stands at the boundary between former East and West Berlin.
At the top of the gate is the Quadriga – a statue of the goddess of victory Victoria in a chariot drawn by four horses. During the Cold War, the gate was a symbol of the city's division, as it stood directly in the border zone. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, it became a symbol of German reunification.
For Czech tourists, the Brandenburg Gate is easily accessible on foot from many central points; we recommend visiting both during the day and at night when it is effectively illuminated. Nearby, you will also find other landmarks such as the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, and the boulevard Unter den Linden.
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