Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate was built between 1789 and 1793 according to designs by Carl Gotthard Langhans. The early classical triumphal arch is located in Berlin's Mitte district on 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 today 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.
Victory Column
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 of the 19th century and is now located on the 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". The gilded Victoria on top, popularly known as "Goldelse" (Golden Lizzie), was created by Friedrich Drake and symbolizes victory in Roman mythology.
Berlin Bear
The Berlin Bear is the traditional heraldic animal of the capital and has shaped 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 the pedestal, the monument reaches a total height of about four meters.
Television Tower
The Berlin Television Tower was built from 1964 to 1969 according to designs by architects Hermann Henselmann, Jörg Streitparth, Fritz Dieter, Günter Franke, and Werner Ahrendt. With a height of 368 meters, it is the tallest tower in Germany and also the sixth tallest television tower in Europe. The Television Tower is located at Alexanderplatz in Berlin's Mitte district 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.
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 designed by architect Franz Schwechten. After severe damage 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 attractions.
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