Brandenburger Tor

It's a historic icon of Europe and the world. Plus it look cool.

10/2/23 this was definitely one of my favorite sights in Berlin. I highly suggest going early in the morning to avoid crowds. We were there around 7am and there was hardly any people. I wished we got to go back to see it at night all lit up.
There were people jogging and riding bikes through the gate. The subway is right there and there's a Starbucks, cafes and souvenir shops in the area.

Iconic landmark in Berlin; part of East Berlin when the city was still divided before the downfall of the Berlin Wall. It is symbolic for being a site where a lot of historical events in Europe and Germany occurred in the past.

I was lucky enough to catch a demonstration by a group of cyberpunks during my visit. Not sure what the protest was about, but it seemed fit for the city best known for their underground techno scene and anti-authoritarian subculture.

Spectacular archaic structure standing in the middle of a concrete jungle.

Top sight to see and it's free so definitely stop here when in Berlin. It's near the US, UK, Russian and French embassies.

This is a very popular spot to visit in Berlin. Although I have no idea what it means or represents.

There is usually tons of people here at any given time. I saw a few protesters (no idea what they were protesting) protesting stuff, people dressed for photos, people walking around with their country flags, music, etc.

I enjoyed walking through here, people watching and snapping a few photos.

A pretty cool landmark and piece of history. We were able to see it lit up during the Festival of Lights which was amazing. And our guide gave us a lot of info that we might not otherwise have learned. It's usually pretty crowded in the area with tours so it's best to jump at the chance for a photo op when you see it.

Beautiful place to see in.
With lots of Restaurant and coffee shop and snacks to grab in the area.

The gate is 26 meters high and 65.5 meters long. The quadriga on top symbolizes peace entering the city- the goddess of victory, Victoria, is on a chariot pulled by horses. The monument was in the restricted area and couldn't be visited when the Berlin Wall was put up. When the wall fell, the gate became a symbol of reunification. It's a must see when in Berlin.

Quintessential Berlin! In order to truly appreciate the true beauty of this gate I researched the history prior to visiting. The Brandenburg Gate was part of the Berlin Wall, dividing East and West Germany during the Cold War. After reunification, it became a symbol of German unity and is now recognizable throughout the world. As an American, I was proud to learn that John F. Kenendy famously visited Brandenburg Gate on June 26, 1963. Later that day, he spoke to an audience of 120,000 on the steps of Rathaus Schöneberg.

The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful structure and must-see place when you're in Berlin. It's simple yet architecturally beautiful and is a symbol of German's history (craziness then peace). One block away is the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe which you must also check out and pay your respects.

Coming to a selfie near you, the Brandenburger Tor!

Several years ago, my first view of the Brandenburger Tor came at dusk, exiting the U-bahn station at Pariser Platz, with a crescent moon rising behind it. Whether night or day, it's a beautiful spot, with its history of war, but now a symbol of freedom of peace.