Name: Brandenburg Gate
Item: Brandenburg Gate
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Brandenburg Gate is Berlin’s most famous landmark. A symbol of Berlin and German division during the Cold War, it is now a national symbol of peace and unity.

The Brandenburg Gate is one of Berlin’s most important monuments – a landmark and symbol all in one with over two hundred years of history.

Built according to the plans of Carl Gotthard Langhans from 1788 to 1791, the Brandenburg Gate is modelled on the Propylaeum of Athens’ Acropolis. On both sides, there are six Doric columns supporting the 11 meter-deep transverse beam, which divide the gate into five passages. In 1793, a quadriga designed by Johann Gottfried Schadow was placed on the gate, which points to the east in the direction of the city centre.
On 21 December 2000, the Brandenburg Gate was privately refurbished at a cost of six million euros.

On 3 October 2002, the 12th anniversary of German reunification, the Brandenburg Gate was once again opened following extensive refurbishment.

In light of a decision made by the Berlin Senate, since October 2002 the Brandenburg Gate has been closed for traffic, including buses and taxis.

Hours : Always open

Public Transit:

Linie: S1, S2, S25
Linie: U55
Linie: 100, M85
Linie: 147, 200
Linie: TXL

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