Experiencing Berlin

Berlin, a city of mystery, a city consumed by wars and rebuilt from its ashes. The remains of the city are seen in every corner and the wonders of architecture that have renovated it and given it a chance for a fresh start. This city became a canvas of rubble and dust, which architects have used to create and experiment with new technologies and ideas.

The Brandenburg Gate, commissioned by Wilheim II, constructed in 1791.

The magnificent gate stands in between the east and west of berlin. The Berlin wall ran right next to the gate. The construction was meant to represent peace, and it was designed by the court superintendant of buildings, Karl Gothard Landghans.

The statue on top of the gate is the "Quadriga", it is a statue of the goddess of Peace, Eirene, a woman driving a chariot with 4 horses. A symbol which changed meanings often.

The gate was restored during the 1950's, and for 28 years after 1961 the gate became a symbol of a divided germany. It became one of the gateways to a divided nation.

Berlin is a really great city, full of great forms of architecture and rich history. It is a great experience to have the oportunity to visit Germany and be introduced to different customs, food, and architecture. I love the way the symbols of this magnificent city stand tall after facing such destruction and being reborn after the wall. To look at pictures of the original Gate and to be able to walk underneath its mended remains is amazing, its like being a part of history.