Brandenburg Gate

If you're unsure what to see in Germany, we recommend starting with Berlin's historic Brandenburg Gate. The Brandenburg Gate is a neoclassical monument in Berlin dating from the 18th century that was built on the orders of Prussian King Frederick William II following the temporary restoration of order during the Batavian Revolution. It was built on the site of a former city gate that marked the beginning of the road from Berlin to Brandenburg a der Havel, which was the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg.

It is located in the western part of Berlin's city center, in Mitte, at the intersection of Unter den Linden and Ebertstraße, just west of Pariser Platz. The Reichstag building, which houses the German parliament, is one block to the north (Bundestag). The gate marks the beginning of Unter den Linden, a linden-lined boulevard that led directly to the Prussian monarchs' royal City Palace.

The Brandenburg Gate has been a site for major historical events throughout its history, and it is now regarded not only as a symbol of Germany's and Europe's turbulent histories, but also of European unity and peace.

• Location: Berlin
• Timings: NA
  
• Entry fee: Free