Brandenburg Gate
Berlin
The Brandenburg Gate is an iconic neoclassical monument in Berlin, Germany, symbolizing peace and unity. It has witnessed significant historical events and stands as a testament to the city's resilience.
Top 5 Facts
- Constructed between 1788 and 1791, the gate was commissioned by King Frederick William II of Prussia.
- The gate was designed by architect Carl Gotthard Langhans and is inspired by the Acropolis in Athens.
- It features 12 Doric columns, forming five passageways, with the central one reserved for royal carriages.
- The Quadriga, a chariot drawn by four horses, sits atop the gate, symbolizing victory.
- During the Cold War, the gate stood in the no-man's land between East and West Berlin, becoming a symbol of division.
- The Brandenburg Gate was the site of the famous speech by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1987, urging the Soviet leader to 'tear down this wall.'
- Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the gate has become a symbol of German reunification.
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