In 1793, on the top of Brandenburg Gate Quadriga statue was added. The statue represents the goddess of victory driving a chariot pulled by four horses.
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Tourist Information
| Type | Landmark |
| Year | 1791 |
| Age | 230 years old |
| Commissioned by Built by | Prussian King Frederick William II Carl G. Langhans |
| Model | Propylaea in Athens (gate at the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens) |
| Opening time / Ticket cost | Permanently open Free |
| Getting there | By Train – 7 minutes from Berlin to Brandenburg Gate By Bus – 15 minutes Line 100 bus via S+U Brandenburger Tor |
| Location | Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany, Europe |
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Brandenburg Gate – a former symbol of separation became a symbol of unity
The Brandenburg Gate is a former symbol of a divided city. The gate separated East from West Berlin.
The Gate was built on a former city gate site that marked the start of the road from Berlin to the town of Brandenburg an der Havel.
The gate survived World War II with just a few damages.
The Gate is 26 meters high and 65.5 meters long and is supported by two rows of six Doric columns.
The Brandenburg Gate faces Pariser Platz
Quadriga statue – the sign of victory
In 1793, on the top of Brandenburg Gate Quadriga statue was added. The statue represents the goddess of victory driving a chariot pulled by four horses.
In 1806, the French Emperor Napoleon took the statue to Paris as a sign of his victory. In 1814 the Quadriga was returned to Berlin.
