Brandenburg Gate
The symbol of Berlin and of German reunification - a neoclassical triumphal gate crowned by a chariot, once cut off by the Wall, now a place of celebration.
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The Brandenburg Gate is the symbol of Berlin, a stately neoclassical triumphal gate crowned by the chariot of victory, raised in the eighteenth century. For decades it stood stranded in no-man's-land beside the Berlin Wall, a symbol of a divided city and continent, and when the Wall fell it became the great emblem of German reunification, and remains a gathering place for celebration.
What you actually see
- The gate and quadriga - the columned gate crowned by the chariot of victory.
- Pariser Platz - the grand square before it.
- The reunification story - the site where the divided city came together.
- Unter den Linden - the grand boulevard leading east from the gate.
When to go
Year-round; a landmark to see any time, floodlit and atmospheric after dark. New Year and major events bring huge crowds and celebrations to the square before it.
Honest expectations
It is a single monument, quickly seen, though its history gives it weight. The square is often busy with tourists, costumed characters and events. It is best combined with the nearby Reichstag and Holocaust Memorial into one walk.
Nearby
The Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial and Unter den Linden are all within a short walk.
What to pack for Brandenburg Gate
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
