A regular meeting spot for tours, this Tor (or gate) in Berlin is the most famous. The chariot on the top of the gate was returned by the Prussian Army boss as a symbol of victory. The French embassy faces the American embassy whilst the most luxurious hotel in Berlin stands proud on the east side after the historic Michael Jackson baby dangling many years ago. An uneventful Starbucks located in the corner of the square provides some comfort and warmth to savour the buildings and people traffic. The fall of the wall and Pink Floyd concert must have been a perfect time to be here in history.

An iconic Berlin landmark which has to be viewed. We were fortunate to visit during the annual Festival Of Lights, which made it even more special. Despite large crowds we were able to spend approx 30 minutes watching the changing display.

Simply put, a trip to Berlin would be incomplete without a stop here at Brandenburg. This gate is so rich in history and one of the most iconic structures in all of Europe. Take the time to stop and take a few photos and maybe even some "selfies". You will be glad you did.

According to current research, the Brandenburg Gate was built between 1788 and 1791 and was originally part of a group of gates that formed the entrance to Berlin. Until 1918 access was restricted to members of the German Royal Family and members of the Bourgeoisis. When the Berlin Wall was erected in 1961, people were no longer allowed to travel through the gate. On June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan addressed the crowd of more than 20,000 gathered at the Brandenburg Gate, calling for Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall “ and unify Germany. The Brandenburg Gate is a magnificent structure located in the city center. It offers an amazing view of the city, truly an excellent photo opportunity. Today, the Brandenburg Gate stands as a symbol of German peace, unity and freedom. Don’t miss visiting this historical site.

The gate itself is impressive as one walks towards it. The surroundings are pretty impressive as well. The embassies of the four powers that controlled Berlin back then are all located within the vicinity of the gate: American, French, British and Russian. Well obviously with the current geopolitics, the Russian embassy has a Ukrainian monument in front of it. That is also worth visiting and reflecting. During my visit, there was a Christmas tree in the middle of the square and there are plenty of people passing by. Great at any time of day for sure.

I don’t know how anyone rates it less than 5. Especially the 3 star that said they visited twice. Why would you go back if it wasn’t spectacular? Which it is. Take the time to read the history available on signs outside or take a tour. It is an amazing piece of history. Yes, you can see pictures on line but you can say the same for any iconic structure these days. Nothing compares to seeing this marvel in person.

I like gates, so I like the Brandenburg gate. It is very imposing, looks beautiful from all sides, and is a nice picture spot. It is close from several other attractions, so It also serves as a good starting point for your tourism around town.

This is hard to miss if you're in Berlin. Our walking tour ended here, but we went back on another day since it's a lively spot. When we were here, the city was setting up for a New Year's Eve celebration, so there were fences surrounding the Gate and plaza, which made getting close to it impossible. I bet celebrating there was pretty cool.

Iconic structure from both sides. Usually very busy all day every day well worth visiting for sunrise or sunset to get a stunning backdrop. Close to the park and other iconic places such as the Riechstag and Alexander platz and the holocaust memorial and museum.

I when i went to Berlin for a long weekend with my brothers. Took a trip to see the Brandenburg gate one of Berlins most historic buildings see in Berlin. This buildings as played a big part in the history of Berlin. From Hitlers Germany to the Starlin and easy and west Berlin. It was the gate way to Starlin east Berlin. I would highly recommend a visit to Berlins Brandenburg gate.It is a great places to visit foe all the family. (5 star visit).