Brandenburg Gate

Pros: Living history, quite impressive and imposing building.
Cons: Won't take you long, not much in the way of eats in the area.

It would be no understatement to say that Berlin must have one of the most unfortunate histories in Europe. In the thick of many of these ill-fated events is the Brandenburg Gate (more correctly called Brandenburg Tor) in the north east of the city ...

Pros: It IS Berlin
Cons: None

Originally, The Brandenburg Gate was nothing more than a simple toll-gate which marked the western boundary of the city, but the story behind the structure that stands there today is anything but simple. It was constructed in a neo-classical ...

Pros: A Cultural Experience Never To Be Forgotten, A Variety Of Happenings All In One Place, Different Cultures And People Coming Together For The Same Cause, Rich In History, Creating More Symbolism Of The Gate.
Cons: The Weather Was Damn COLD, No Seats-Better Have Good Feet, The Uncertain Feeling Of Whether Or Not There Will Be Any Violent Outbreaks, Everything Was In German-Could Pose As A Problem To Only English Speaking Persons Such As Myself.

Yes, you heard me correctly. The sign said F*** Off Nazis!

There was peace, joy and unity, but there was also emotional tension, sadness, and hatred in the air. It was a day of confusion and remembrance, as the people of Berlin gathered...

Pros: Classical design, great history, vibrant plaza, safe area for tourists...
Cons: No visitor center or museum nearby to explain the Gate...

It's been the site of so much history--Napoleon entering Berlin, the Soviets flooding into the city ending World War II, overseeing the construction of the Berlin Wall, Ronald Reagan giving his "Tear down this wall" speech, and then the fall of the ...

Pros: beautiful historic area,capital of Germany,Partys there are worth seeing
Cons: none

My grandparents and a few more family members of mine live in Berlin ever since I was born. So I went to Berlin every year between 3 and 5 times and enjoyed my stay there every time I went. One thing that stands for me for the NEW united Berlin ist the...

Pros: it's a sight that will bring goosebumps to your skin
Cons: you may not get to see it

Ah, the Brandenburg Tor, the jewel marking the end of Unter den Linden and framing the stunning Siegessaule.

By some stroke of luck, when I made the haj to the end of Under den Linden, approaching the Tor, I noticed the columns were not in...

Pros: historical, lots to do and see
Cons: lots of people

To me, standing on the west side of the Brandenberg Gate looking to the East is a monumentally exhilarating experience. Standing in front of you, you have the historical Gate itself. This structure stood first as an entrance to the great city of...