Reichstag Building (left)
The Reichstag Building was constructed between 1884 and 1894 according to the plans of architect Paul Wallot in the Neo-Renaissance style. It is located on Platz der Republik directly on the left bank of the Spree River. Since 1999, the Reichstag has been the official seat of the German Bundestag. Particularly striking is the modern glass dome above the plenary chamber, which was designed by Foster + Partners after reunification. With its impressive architecture, the Reichstag Building is one of the best-known and most visited government buildings in the world.
Victory Column (right)
The Berlin Victory Column was erected between 1864 and 1873 based on a design by Heinrich Strack as a national monument. It commemorates the 19th-century Wars of Unification and is now located on the Großer Stern in the middle of 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" (Golden Lizzie), was created by Friedrich Drake and symbolizes victory in Roman mythology.