Severely Damaged During WWII

This section was once part of the infamous Berlin Wall, symbolizing the division between East and West Berlin for several decades.

Central Lane Reserved for Royal Carriages

Six massive pillars on each side of the structure created five impressive pathways: four were used for regular traffic, while the central lane was reserved for royal carriages.

Brandenburg Gate: Berlin's First Neoclassical Structure

The monumental sandstone Brandenburg Gate, located in Berlin's Mitte district, was the city's first Neoclassical structure.

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin: A Famous German Tourist Destination

Built in the style of the Acropolis in Athens and completed in 1791 for King Frederick William II.

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