Brandenburger Tor

Advantages: unique in the world
Disadvantages: none

...other gates haven't survived, the Brandenburger Tor (Tor=gate) has because it's at the end of the famous boulevard Unter den Linden (yes, there are linden trees on either side) leading directly to the residence of the Kings of Prussia. It's 26m (65ft) high, 65.50m (213ft) wide and 11m (36ft) thick. It's one of the structures that gave Berlin its byname Spreeathen (Athens on the River Spree), it was built from 1788 to 1791 by the architect Carl Gotthard ...
...nearby), its design is based upon the Propylea, the gateway to the Acropolis in Athens. It's made of sandstone, it has twelve Doric columns and a Quadriga (made by Johann Gottfried Schadow) on the top of the roof facing east where the castle was, four horses draw a carriage with the goddess of victory in it. The female figure was not always the goddess of victory, she started as the goddess of peace, but Napoleon took the Quadriga to Paris after ... Read review

Advantages: It IS Berlin
Disadvantages: None

...it its proper name, Das Brandenburger Tor is one of those sights that you have to see when visiting Berlin. Can there be anyone who isn't familiar with it? From war newsreels to Cold War thrillers, and from music concerts to the jubilant scene when the people from the east walked through to seize freedom as the wall collapsed, the Tor has played a pivotal role in the shaping of modern day Europe. It's one of those places from which history literally ...
...a close look reveals hundreds, if not thousands, of pock-marks; the result of the ferocious street fighting which took place around it at the end of WWII. (These have been repaired now, but the effects are visible enough and it's not hard to imagine the scale of the battle). Standing under the gate, the prospect is stunning. To the east lies the Pariser Platz which leads into the splendid boulevard of Unter den Linden, one of the classiest streets ... Read review

Advantages: a powerfull symbol of peace
Disadvantages: covered right now for renovation

...not know it, the famous Brandenburger Tor. The symbol of Berlin, the symbol of a once divided and now reunited (or reuniting) Germany and Europe. I - as a native german and former Berlin inhabitant - want to give you a short impression about what this gate means to me and some facts about it as well. The Brandenburger Tor is situated in the city center of Berlin, in the hotspot of the city. Following the avenue "Unter den Linden" (wich means: walking ...
...what in my opinion the Brandenburger Tor stands for. It's situated in very own location in the world and it could be a symbol to the whole world. It was misused many times in german history by the forces of evil. So in the Third Reich by the nazis or in the times of cold war. But now it's up to us to make it again to a symbol of good. Please not: The gate is renovated right now and so you will not have a good look on it. Its covered to keep the ... Read review

Advantages: A must-go place in Berlin, good for those interested in history of Germany
Disadvantages: no

Close to the Reichstag is the Brandenburg gate, which has become the most important landmark of Berlin. Remember the video that was shown before the match begins for World Cup 2006? It was featured in there. It is not just a scene for Berlin itself, personally I think it is the best monument that represents Germany. It used to be the scene of milliary processions and parades. When the Wall went up, it was left in a no-man's land. It is also one of ...
...Therefore, it has its place in history in Germany as the gate where the West and the East side of the city came together again and symbolizes both the division and unification of Germany. Personally I would love to come back to visit again- a reminder of the importance of looking back at our history. On the road close to the gate, you can also see a distinctive marking of a line which shows you where the wall used to seat-a really amazing scene. ... Read review

Advantages: not very expensive
Disadvantages: drivers mostly speak no english

...In Berlin are a super public transport system. Every 5 minutes a bus cames to travell people all over the world through Berlin. A ticet costs 3,90 DM an that's not very expensive. The busses are very new and tall, but not many people use such busses. I don't know why. I think that trains also be new. With the bus you came to all important places, for exemple the "Brandenburger Tor", which is in the middle of Berlin. When you are in Berlin, I would recommend you to drive with such a bus.... Read review

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Advantages: Underground, Love Parade and look at the text
Disadvantages: nothing

...is the "Brandenburger Tor" (Brandenburger door). There was the *** (In german that is a "Mauer" or a "Grenze") between Est Germany an West Germany. You must visit Berlin. The town is really good and you can be one week there, but you will not see everything in Berlin. Bye, Flasher PS.: There is a good Musical in berlin and Berlin has got an own Television programm. There are big flats, but there are houses with gardens, too. A town with two sites.... Read review

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Advantages: Remember what happened - forever
Disadvantages: found none

...Going to Berlin and being interested in history you´ll certainly want to visit the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche. It´s on the Breitscheidplatz, and next to it is the Europa Center. Probably it´s one of the most interesting places to go, you should see the Brandenburger Tor and the Gedächtniskirche, the "Church of Rememberence". It´s rather a monument than a church, as it was rebuilt during the last years. It was built around 1890 by Kaiser Wilhelm II as he wanted to set a monument remembering his predecessor KaiserWilhelm I. It was a splendid church which was destroyed a lot during WW II. Since this time it has been left as a ruin to be a monument for the senseless destruction that happens in any war (on all sides of the involved). They didn´t manage to rebuild the original building which was also not intended, but they put modern... Read review

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