Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Germany
📍 GPS: 52.5163, 13.3777
🌍 Germany
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Last Updated: December 14, 2024 - Information verified by local experts
Berlin's most famous landmark and symbol of German reunification, a neoclassical triumphal arch at Pariser Platz.
The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical monument built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II. It has become a symbol of both the Cold War division and the reunification of Germany.
Insider Tips
Visit at sunrise or sunset for the best photos with golden light. The gate is beautiful when illuminated at night. Combine with a visit to the nearby Reichstag building and Holocaust Memorial.
History & Culture
Commissioned by King Frederick William II in 1788, the gate was inspired by the Propylaea in Athens. During the Cold War, it stood in the no-man's land between East and West Berlin, becoming a powerful symbol of division and later reunification.
✨ Highlights
- ✨Symbol of German reunification since 1989
- ✨Built in 1791 as a symbol of peace
- ✨Topped by the Quadriga sculpture of Victoria
- ✨Only remaining gate of the original 18 city gates
- ✨Witnessed major historical events including Napoleon's march
- ✨Free to visit and photograph 24/7
🚊 Getting There
🚊 Metro
Take S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S25 to Brandenburger Tor station
€3.50 per ticket
Station exit leads directly to Pariser Platz
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Location:
Berlin, Germany
Coordinates:
52.5163, 13.3777
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