Berlin's Most Famous Landmark

• 5 out of 5 stars by dkm1981 from Blackburn, England, United Kingdom
• August 30, 2011

Quote: The Brandenburg Gate (or Brandenburg Tor as it is known in Germany) is without a doubt the landmark that is most associated with the city of Berlin and almost all of the souvenirs you find hereabouts will have a reference to the gate on them... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

From journal A Weekend in Berlin in Winter

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Where East Meets West

• 4 out of 5 stars by maxpro from EH54 6LJ, Scotland, United Kingdom
• October 5, 2010

Quote: Originally, The Brandenburg Gate was nothing more than a simple toll-gate which marked the western boundary of the city, but the story behind the structure that stands there today is anything but simple. It was constructed in a neo-classical style... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

From journal A Visit to Berlin

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Brandenburg Gate I Love It

• 5 out of 5 stars by Agnetha Malvina Lagios from Kineta, Attica, Greece
• August 13, 2010

Quote: Despite the fact that BERLIN is my hometown, i would say any pros and cons that exists in this marvelous city. If you decide to visit it passthrough the BRANDDENBOURG GATE and admire it because it is the symbol of all GERMANY. I used to do it when... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

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A Gate To German History

• 5 out of 5 stars by Owen Lipsett from New York, New York
• December 9, 2009

Quote: Perhaps the most iconic image of Berlin (or at least a part of a trinity with the Reichstag and Berlin Wall), the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor in German) stands at the literal heart of the city and German history. Built at the direction of... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

From journal Berlin - Monuments

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The Brandenburg Gate

• 4 out of 5 stars by lucinda3 from Alpharetta, Georgia
• August 27, 2006

Quote: The Brandenburg Gate is a must see for your visit to Berlin. It's a quick stop at about 15 minutes to read about the history and snap a few photos. There are a few signs around the square that tell a little detail of the history. Note that... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

From journal Bumming Around Berlin

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The Brandenburg Gate

• 5 out of 5 stars by Shady Ady from Hinckley, England, United Kingdom
• June 1, 2006

Quote: Berlin is a city steeped in history and no matter where you look, or find yourself within the city, you are guaranteed to be surrounded by remnants and artifacts reminding you of past events in this great city. I would say none are more poignant... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

From journal A Week in Berlin

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Brandenburger Tor

• 3 out of 5 stars by panda2 from California, California
• March 13, 2005

Quote: Brandenburger Tor, built by C.G. Langhansis from 1788–91 with 12 Doric columns, is based on the propylaeum of the Acropolis in Athens. It represents a symbol of reunification of both Germany and Berlin. It was walled off to the east side after WWII... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

From journal BER

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Brandenburger Tor and Pariser Platz

• 4 out of 5 stars by uranus2359 from Melbourne, Australia
• October 7, 2004

Quote: The best known of Berlin’s symbols, the Brandenburg Gate stands proudly in the middle of Pariser Platz, asserting itself against the hyper-modern embassy buildings that now surround it. Formerly, one of 8 gates of the city, this western gate was the... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

From journal Berlin, the Beautiful

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Brandenburger Tor

• 3 out of 5 stars by miriam1981 from Cork, Ireland
• August 19, 2003

Quote: The Brandenburg Gate is the true symbol of the city. It was surrounded by the wall for thirty years and because it was situated in the no man's land just behind the wall, it also became symbolic of the division of the city. After the fall of the... Read the full Brandenburg Gate review

From journal Berlin the german Capital

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Brandenburg Gate

• 4 out of 5 stars by trixie000 from New York, New York
• March 28, 2003

Quote: I'm not going to do another write-up of the Brandenburn Gate, but here are some pictures on a gorgeous, sunny day. Pariser Platz was packed and lively with street musicians and strolling Berliners. Through the gate is the Reichstag and its vast park.

From journal BERLIN

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