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Brandenburg Gate

Known locally as Brandenburger Tor

Berlin’s defining landmark and a natural first stop, linking the historic centre, government quarter and Tiergarten.

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Brandenburg Gate Thomas Wolf , www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0
Typical visit
30 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Berlin and Brandenburg
Last checked
13 Sep 2026

Why visit

Berlin’s defining landmark and a natural first stop, linking the historic centre, government quarter and Tiergarten.

What you will see

  • Pariser Platz setting.
  • Quadriga.
  • Excellent after dark.

History

Built in the late 18th century, the gate became one of the most powerful symbols of Berlin’s division and later reunification.

Photographs

Brandenburg Gate

Thomas Wolf , www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Combine with the Reichstag and Holocaust Memorial.

  2. 2

    Return after sunset for a different atmosphere.

About Berlin and Brandenburg

Capital landmarks, Prussian palace landscapes and the waterways of Brandenburg.

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