Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (orange, left)
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church was built in honor of Emperor Wilhelm I and consecrated on September 1, 1895. The original church building was designed by the architect Franz Schwechten. After severe destruction in World War II, the ruin of the old tower was preserved as a memorial. Between 1959 and 1961, a modern new building was constructed next to the ruin according to the plans of architect Egon Eiermann. Today, the Memorial Church is one of Berlin's most famous sights.
TV Tower (blue, left)
The Berlin TV Tower was built from 1964 to 1969 according to the designs of architects Hermann Henselmann, Jörg Streitparth, Fritz Dieter, Günter Franke, and Werner Ahrendt. With a height of 368 meters, it is Germany's tallest tower and also the sixth tallest TV tower in Europe. The TV Tower is located at Alexanderplatz in the Berlin district of Mitte and was opened in October 1969 in the territory of the former GDR. Today, it is one of the most famous landmarks of Berlin and all of Germany.
Berlin Bear (blue-red, center-left)
The Berlin Bear is the traditional heraldic animal of the capital and has shaped the cityscape since the 13th century. The famous bear sculpture on today's A115 near Dreilinden was created by sculptor Renée Sintenis. The bronze monument stands near the former checkpoint Dreilinden-Drewitz and shows a young bear standing on its hind paws with outstretched front paws. The figure is about 1.6 meters high; together with the pedestal, the monument reaches a total height of approximately four meters.
Brandenburg Gate (red, center)
The Brandenburg Gate was built between 1789 and 1793 according to the designs of Carl Gotthard Langhans. The early Neoclassical triumphal arch is located in Berlin's Mitte district on Pariser Platz and is the only surviving one of once 18 Berlin city gates. Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture, the gate is now considered one of Germany's most important landmarks. It is crowned by the Quadriga with the goddess of victory Victoria, which symbolically brings peace to the city. During the Cold War, the Brandenburg Gate stood directly on the border between East and West Berlin and became a symbol of German division and reunification.
Berlin Manhole Cover (white, center)
The distinctive Berlin manhole cover was designed in 2005 by industrial designer Marcus Botsch for Berlin's water utility. The special design incorporates typical Berlin motifs and symbols, making even an everyday manhole cover a small piece of urban culture. Today, the Berlin manhole cover is considered an original detail in the capital's cityscape.
Victory Column (right, purple)
The Berlin Victory Column was erected between 1864 and 1873 according to a design by Heinrich Strack as a national monument. It commemorates the unification wars of the 19th century and is now located on Großer Stern in the middle of the Tiergarten. Originally, the 67-meter-high column stood on Königsplatz and was moved to its current location during the "Third Reich" era. The gilded Victoria at the top, popularly known as "Goldelse," was created by Friedrich Drake and symbolizes victory in Roman mythology.
Berlin Radio Tower (red, right)
The Berlin Radio Tower was designed by architect Heinrich Straumer and opened in 1926. The 146.7-meter-high steel lattice tower is located on the exhibition grounds in the Berlin district of Westend. Originally, the radio tower was used for radio and television broadcasts, but from the 1980s onwards, it increasingly lost its technical significance. Today, it is a protected monument and is primarily known as a landmark, observation tower, and restaurant.
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