Brandenburg Gate

Built between 1788 and 1791 in the centre of Berlin, Germany, the Brandenburg Gate was modelled after an ancient Greek ceremonial arch. The gate was sealed off in 1961 when the Berlin Wall was built, but it once again became accessible after the Wall was torn down in 1989.

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Brandenburg Gate; Berlin (state); Berlin (city)

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