Berlin Bear
The Berlin Bear is the traditional heraldic animal of the capital and has been shaping the cityscape since the 13th century. The well-known bear sculpture on today's A115 near Dreilinden was created by the sculptor Renée Sintenis. The bronze monument stands near the former Dreilinden-Drewitz checkpoint and depicts a young bear standing on its hind legs with outstretched front paws. The figure is about 1.6 meters high; together with its pedestal, the monument reaches a total height of about four meters.
Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate was built between 1789 and 1793 based on the designs of Carl Gotthard Langhans. The early classical triumphal arch is located in Berlin's Mitte district at Pariser Platz and is the only remaining of 18 former 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, 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.
Television Tower
The Berlin Television Tower was built from 1964 to 1969 based on 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 Europe's sixth-tallest television tower. The Television Tower is located at Alexanderplatz in Berlin's Mitte district and was opened in October 1969 in what was then East Germany. Today, it is one of the most famous landmarks of Berlin and all of Germany.
East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery was opened in 1990 and is today the longest preserved section of the Berlin Wall. Over a length of about 1.3 kilometers, a permanent open-air gallery with artworks by international artists was created. The painted wall sections commemorate the time of German division and are considered a symbol of freedom and reunification.
World Clock
The World Clock on Alexanderplatz was completed in 1969 based on a design by Erich John. The clock shows the times of numerous cities worldwide and is one of Berlin's most famous meeting points. Thanks to its futuristic design, the World Clock quickly became a popular landmark of the capital.
Berlin Manhole Cover
The characteristic Berlin manhole cover was designed in 2005 by industrial designer Marcus Botsch for Berliner Wasserbetriebe (Berlin Water Utilities). The special design incorporates typical Berlin motifs and symbols, turning even an everyday manhole cover into a small piece of urban culture. Today, the Berlin manhole cover is considered an original detail in the capital's cityscape.
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