How Do You Visit Berlins Brandenburg Gate?
Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate was built between 1788 and 1791, the sole survivor of several elaborate gates leading into the city. During the Cold War, the Brandenburg Gate, closed and surrounded by the Berlin Wall, became a symbol of the lack of freedom in Germany during that 30-year period. Today, the Wall is but a memory and visitors can walk through the gate and admire its classical beauty. Take the subway. The Brandenburg Gate is located on the southwest side of the Berlin. The easiest way to get to the site is to take the subway (the U-bahn) to the Unter den Linden station. The gate is just a short walk from there. Stroll the Unter den Linden. The Unter den Linden, the grand boulevard connecting the Brandenburg Gate and the former Imperial Palace is named for the scores of Linden trees planted along its length during the 19th century. Today, the avenue is lined with a combination of historic and modern architecture. Admire the gate’s architecture. The Brandenburg Gate, designed in th
