The position of the statue was changed by GDR in the opposite direction, and since then it has been no longer moved. And this is exactly why, a Bronze Quadriga has been placed right on the top of the monument, as it represents the Greek goddess Eirene (designed by Johann Gottfried Shadow), used as a symbol of the Prussian victories. For the structure, the Acropolis of Athens had been taken into consideration as an inspiration. In 1961, Brandenburger Tor was located inside the famous “no man’s land”, that is the patch of land which has been conceived to split East Berlin and West Berlin.īrandenburger Tor was inagurated in 1791 and symbolizes the victory of Peace over War. In fact, it represents the symbol of the reunified Germany, after all the political, economic and social problems Germany faced after the Second World War. In this article, we will try to explain whyīrandenburger Tor is the core of the German capital.

You cannot skip it for many different reasons. If you are planning a trip to Berlin, Brandenburger Tor is a must.

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