The Brandenburg Gate: symbol of freedom
Neighborhood: Mitte
Nearest Train: Unter den Linden: S1, S2, S25
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Germany's most recognisable symbol is not as large as many visitors expect, yet its history is rich and fascinating. Built in 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was modelled on the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens. The Quadriga statue on top of the Gate—designed by sculptor Gottfried Schadow—represents Victoria, the Goddess of Peace, riding a four-horse chariot. This was one of Berlin's original 14 city gates, yet the only remaining evidence of the other gates are the names of underground stations such as
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Associated Events
B-PARADEJul 11th, 2009
Don't miss the exciting Berlin Dance Parade, featuring techno music.
Berlin Marathon
Sep 19th, 2009 to Sep 20th, 2009
2:00PM
Big sports events need sponsorships to be able to attract world-class athletes. The Berlin Marathon is thus officially known as the "Real Berlin Marathon," named after the German supermarket chain. In its inaugural year in 1974, only 286 enthusiastic runners lined up for the start. Since then, the race has become steadily more popular, with some 30,000 competitors reaching the finishing line in 2002 including thousands in wheelchairs and on rollerblades. The Berlin Marathon is regarded as one of the world's fastest marathons, with world records being set on a regular basis.
Silvesterlauf
Dec 31st, 2009
Doughnuts are traditionally eaten on New Year's and this cross-country race has thus become known as the "Doughnut Race." Held on December 31 each year, it is also regarded by many as the best preparation for the hard night's drinking which lays ahead. Regardless of the weather, hundreds of Berliners take part in the race through Grunewald forest and over Teufelsberg mountain. There are several different courses which range in length from two kilometers (one mile) to 15 kilometers (nine miles).
Berliner Neujahrslauf (New Year's Fun Run)
Jan 1st, 2010
You might think anyone wanting to run in the cold Berlin weather in January is insane, but on New Year’s Day every year a fun run takes place along Unter den Linden and a surprising number of people take part. Everyone is welcome to join in the four-kilometer run - at his/her own pace - and there is no need to register or pay a fee, although any donations made will go to UNICEF. For more information contact the event organizer SCC Running by phone or e-mail. The run starts at noon at the Brandenburg Gate.
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Reviews
Had fun here
It was fascinating to see where the Berlin Wall had been by the marks in the street by the Brandenbu...
Reviewed by:GSMacatawa from on May 01 2009
BERLIN TOUR
THIS IS A VERY MASCULINE CITY AND NOT PRETTY IN THE PARISSIAN OR ROMAN STYLE. BUT I LOVED IT FOR THE...
Reviewed by:Louie from on May 10 2007
Beautiful Sight!
The Brandenburg Tor is a symbol of Berlin. It is absolutley beautiful and fascinating. It was rest...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 31 2006
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