Brandenburg Gate (yellow, center)
The Brandenburg Gate was built between 1789 and 1793 according to designs by Carl Gotthard Langhans. The early Classicist triumphal arch is located in Berlin's Mitte district at Pariser Platz and is the only remaining one of what were once 18 Berlin city gates. Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman structures, the gate is now considered one of Germany's most important landmarks. It is crowned by the Quadriga with the goddess of victory, Victoria, who 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 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 Berlin's Westend district. Originally, the radio tower was used for radio and television broadcasts, but its technical importance declined steadily from the 1980s onwards. Today, it is a protected monument and is primarily known as a landmark, observation tower, and restaurant.
Berlin Manhole Cover (white, left)
The characteristic 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 (red, left)
The Berlin Victory Column was erected between 1864 and 1873 according to a design by Heinrich Strack as a national monument. It commemorates the Wars of Unification in the 19th century and is now located on Großer Stern in the middle of Tiergarten. Originally, the 67-meter-high column stood on Königsplatz and was moved to its current location during the "Third Reich." The gilded Victoria at the top, popularly known as "Goldelse" (Golden Lizzie), was created by Friedrich Drake and symbolizes victory in Roman mythology.
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