Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor)
Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor)
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,606 contributions
Jul 2022
This is much smaller version of the famous one in Berlin. It was built in 1770-1771 by order of Frederick II of Prussia as a sign of his victory in the Seven Year War. Each side looks a bit different as two different architects designed each.
Written August 5, 2022
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Beatrice W
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May 2023
The real Brandenburg Gate is in Potsdam and was built in 1733 according to the sign. The high attic of the gate is crowned with sprawling war trophies and a coat of arms cartouche. The gate was used to control people and goods who wanted to enter or leave the city; the city wall used to stand here.
Written August 2, 2023
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Nordlyset
Hamburg, Germany2,710 contributions
Aug 2023
Brandenburg Gate in Potsdam. A historic, very well-preserved building from the 18th century that was one of the city gates of Potsdam. People and goods that wanted to pass through Potsdam were checked there.
It is followed by Brandenburger Straße, a pedestrian zone with small shops.
It is followed by Brandenburger Straße, a pedestrian zone with small shops.
Written August 22, 2023
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Steven W
Haymarket, VA456 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Was the place busy? Yes. Busy or not, you need to be here. Take you obligatory pictures. Gawk at the nearby hotel where Michael Jackson showed off his kid. Then stop and take in the hundreds of years of history.
In recent memory, the Gate represented the division and then the reunification of Germany. Reagan did bid Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall at the Gate.
Let the Gate remind you NOT to take your freedom for granted.
In recent memory, the Gate represented the division and then the reunification of Germany. Reagan did bid Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall at the Gate.
Let the Gate remind you NOT to take your freedom for granted.
Written August 7, 2024
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bsandrs
Portsmouth, UK22,611 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
The Brandenburg Gate in Potsdam predates its more famous namesake in Berlin by eighteen years. Both gates were similarly named because they were on the route to the town of Brandenburg. This one was designed as a triumphal Arch for Frederick the Great and is said to be a copy of the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Today it stands as a fine structure on Louise Square.
Written May 23, 2019
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Chris D
Plymouth, UK187 contributions
Sep 2020
When in Potsdam this is well worth a visit and is opposite the main Church so could take in both at same time.
Written September 16, 2020
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Simioespia
Munich, Germany198 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
Nice stop. You can enjoy a coffee in the nearest square and see it in detail. Great walking tour for a one day visit
Written June 26, 2020
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Bob241205
Belfast, UK134 contributions
Feb 2020
It’s hard to miss it if walking the centre of Potsdam. Smaller and more ornate gate than that of Berlin. Potsdam people prefer their own Brandenburg Gate.
Written February 20, 2020
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Hotunderthecollar
49 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Iconic monument. Walkable to the monument. Lots of activity. Go early if you want to capture a photo without a lot of people. Otherwise, lots of foot traffic.
Written May 22, 2019
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garyje
Ballyclare, UK390 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Visited a few times, night time is best in my opinion, an iconic Berlin monument, a must see on any trip
Written April 28, 2017
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