Brandenburg Gate (left)
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, on Pariser Platz, and is the only surviving 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 significant landmarks. It is crowned by the Quadriga with Victoria, the goddess of victory, 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 Olympic Stadium (right)
The Berlin Olympic Stadium was built between 1934 and 1936 according to the designs of architect Werner March for the 1936 Summer Olympics. From 2000 to 2004, the stadium underwent extensive modernization and renovation based on plans by the architectural firm Gerkan, Marg und Partner. Today, the Olympic Stadium is one of Germany's most important sports venues and hosts numerous national and international events.