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Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor)
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays avoids the largest tour groups and offers softer light for photos. Golden hour at sunset gives dramatic views but draws bigger crowds.
Budget tips
Free to visit, the Brandenburg Gate is an open public monument with no entry fee. Use the Berlin WelcomeCard for discounts at nearby museums and skip paid guided tours by using a free audio walking app.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, First-time visitors to Berlin, Urban walkers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Hitre informacije: Sunlight skims the weathered stone and makes the bronze quadriga gleam, drawing crowds to pause and take photos. The monument has witnessed dramatic parades, protests, and emotional reunions that continue to shape the city's memory.
Vrhunci: Tucked behind twelve Doric columns that form five passageways, the central lane was once reserved only for royalty and still feels ceremonial beneath Johann Gottfried Schadow’s bronze Quadriga, sculpted in 1793. Napoleon carted the Quadriga off to Paris in 1806, it returned triumphantly in 1814, and nearly two centuries later locals flooded the square in November 1989 to celebrate the symbolic reopening.
Insider tips
- Arrive before 9:00 on weekdays to avoid coach groups and get clearer photo backgrounds.
- Capture the Quadriga from Pariser Platz for symmetrical shots, and try the raised pavement on the Tiergarten side for a different angle.
- Wear comfortable shoes, cobblestones can be uneven and you may walk between nearby memorials and museums.
- Avoid visiting during national events or demonstrations around the Reichstag, check local event listings for closures.
Kliknite za brezplačen peš ogled v Berlin, Germany
Najboljši način za doživetje mesta z lokalnim vodičem.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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