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 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 approximately four meters.
Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate was built between 1789 and 1793 according to the designs of Carl Gotthard Langhans. The early classical triumphal arch is located in the Berlin district of Mitte on Pariser Platz and is the only surviving 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 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 based on 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 at the top, popularly known as "Goldelse," was created by Friedrich Drake and symbolizes victory in Roman mythology.
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