Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate was built between 1789 and 1793 based on designs by Carl Gotthard Langhans. This early Neoclassical triumphal arch is located in Berlin's Mitte district at Pariser Platz and is the only surviving one of what were once 18 Berlin city gates. Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture, the gate is now considered one of Germany's most significant landmarks. It is topped 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.
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church was built in honor of Emperor Wilhelm I and inaugurated on September 1, 1895. The original church building was constructed based on the designs of 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.
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