The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Berlin

This monumental structure is well known all over the world. The powerful and majestic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is a model of classicism in Germany. They were erected in 1788-1791 on the orders of Friedrich Wilhelm II - the King of Prussia. The author of the monument is the architect Karl Gottard Langhans, who also headed the construction.

Originally, the structure was called the Gate of Peace. Their facade was painted white. Decorated it and designed a six-meter quadriga, run by the goddess Victory - Victoria, Gottfried Shadov. After Napoleon conquered Berlin, he dismantled the chariot and transported it to Paris, but when his troops were defeated, the goddess Victoria returned to her rightful place and was "rewarded" by the Iron Cross, which Friedrich Schinkel created.

In the early nineties of the nineteenth century the Brandenburg Gate greeted the victorious soldiers, in 1918-1920, counter-revolutionary soldiers passed through them, and in the forties of the twentieth century they became the scene of national-socialist holidays.

In the Second World War, the Brandenburg Gate was seriously damaged after the capture of Berlin. In May 1945, on the quadriga, which was completely destroyed, the banner of the Soviet Union fluttered, and a huge portrait of Comrade Stalin was installed.

In the year 1,656, the damaged Brandenburg Gate began to be rebuilt, and in 1961 they were built into the built Berlin Wall, which ruthlessly divided the city into two parts: the eastern and the western. In 1989, when the Berlin Wall was destroyed, the gates opened and Chancellor Helmut Kohl entered them, meeting with a colleague from East Germany Hans Modrow. Since that time, the Breadburger Gate is a symbol of peace and unity of the city and country.

In 2000, the monument was closed for restoration, which lasted two years. Today the Brandenburg Gate (photo) again decorate Berlin.

Undoubtedly, the whole of Germany is proud of this famous monument. Berlin, whose attractions are of historical, cultural and architectural value for the whole country, it is impossible to imagine without the Brandenburg Gate. Today, the Hall of Silence, which is located in the guard room, does not forget about the past. Here come the Berliners and guests of the capital, in order to remain silent and think about the tragic past of Germany.

The Brandenburg Gate is a majestic landmark of Berlin and its business card. This is a masterpiece of architectural art, which for many decades attracts tourists from all over the world. To come to Berlin and not visit this monument means not to see the heart of Germany. Today the Brandenburg Gate has perfectly blended into the face of the city and is completely inseparable from the buildings of Paris Square, where they are located.

This is the most recognizable landmark of Berlin. They are in the center of the capital and adjoin the Lime Alley, which connects them with the former royal residence.

Today a magnificent monument is in danger. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the construction of the next line of the Berlin subway began near it, and the gates were cracked. Now they are waiting for another serious reconstruction.