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   The Brandenburg Gate (German: Brandenburger Tor [ˈbʁandn̩ˌbʊʁɡɐ ˈtoːɐ̯] ⓘ) is an 18th-century neoclassical monument in Berlin. One of the best-known landmarks of Germany, it was erected on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin to Brandenburg an der Havel, the former capital of the Margraviate ...

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › Brandenburg-GateBrandenburg Gate | Iconic Monument, Berlin, Germany

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   May 5, 2024 · Brandenburg Gate, the only remaining town gate of Berlin, Germany, standing at the western end of the avenue Unter den Linden. It has served as a symbol of both the division of Germany and the country’s reunification and is one of Berlin’s most-visited landmarks.

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   • October 1806: Napoleon steals a statue. Napoleon's Strategic Genius. Built between 1788 and 1791 by Prussian King Frederick William II as a key entry point to the city of Berlin, Brandenburg Gate was topped off with a statue known as the “Quadriga,” which depicted a statue of the goddess of victory driving a chariot pulled by four horses.
   • January 1933: Hitler comes to power. Adolf Hitler. After a meteoric rise to power at the head of his Nazi Party and a power struggle with German President Paul von Hindenburg, Adolf Hitler was appointed to the position of chancellor on January 30, 1933.
   • June 1963: “I am a Berliner” Almost two years after the Berlin Wall was erected, John F. Kennedy delivered one of the most famous addresses of his presidency to a crowd of more than 120,000 gathered outside West Berlin’s city hall, not far from the Brandenburg Gate.
   • June 1987: The line that almost didn’t happen. Ronald Reagan had visited Berlin once before in his presidency, in June 1982, when he addressed West German dignitaries and a crowd outside the city’s Charlottenburg Palace, affirming America’s support for the city of Berlin and its people.

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6. www.berlin.de › en › attractions-and-sightsBrandenburg Gate – Berlin.de

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   Learn about the history and symbolism of the Brandenburg Gate, a sandstone monument built in the 18th century and restored after the fall of the Wall. Find out how to visit the gate, see the Quadriga sculpture and enjoy the Pariser Platz square.

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   • the Reichstag – the German Bundestag.
   • Unter den Linden boulevard.
   • the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
   • the Victory Column (Siegessäule)

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   When did Brandenburg Gate reopen?

   • On 22 December 1989, the Brandenburg Gate border crossing was reopened when Helmut Kohl, the West German chancellor, walked through to be greeted by Hans Modrow, the East German prime minister. Demolition of the rest of the wall around the area took place the following year.

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   How big is the Brandenburg Gate?

   • The Brandenburg Gate is 26 metres high, 65.5 metres long and 11 metres deep, and supported by two rows of six Doric columns. In 1793, the gate was crowned by the Quadriga statue, designed by Johann Gottfried Schadow. This statue also has its own story to tell.

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   What does the Brandenburg Gate symbolize?

   • The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin. Brandenburg Gate (left), Berlin. Brandenburg Gate, the only remaining town gate of Berlin, Germany, standing at the western end of the avenue Unter den Linden. It has served as a symbol of both the division of Germany and the country’s reunification and is one of Berlin’s most-visited landmarks.

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   What happened to the Brandenburg Gate?

   • The Brandenburg Gate is located right in the center of the city, so damage to the substance of the sandstone is inevitable. The annual New Year's Eve fireworks over the gate also caused lasting damage to the structure. Therefore, after a restoration phase of almost two years, the Brandenburg Gate was ceremoniously unveiled again on October 3, 2002.

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9. berlintouristinformation.com › en › guide-to-theGuide to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin - Berlin Tourist ...

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   Learn about the symbol of Germany's unity and the most important landmark in Berlin. Discover the architecture, the Quadriga, the Room of Silence and more at the Brandenburg Gate.

10. artsandculture.google.com › story › brandenburg-gateBrandenburg Gate, Germany — Google Arts & Culture

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    The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th century monument in Berlin, built on the site of a former city gate that marked the start of the road from Berlin to the town of Brandenburg. Throughout its...