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Brandenburg Gate
Located in Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate was commissioned as a sign of peace. Ironically, it was severely damaged as a result of World War 2. It was fully restored between 2000 and 2002.
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When brandenburg gate was built?
In 1791
· Brandenburg Gate also known as Brandenburger Tor
· Built in the 18 century - constructed 1778 - 1791
· Gate was located near the border between East and West Berlin
· Monumental gate was designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans
· Commissioned by emperor Friedrich Wilhelm II
· 65.5 metres wide and 28 metres tall
· Bronze quadriga that tops the gate was built by Johann Gottfried Schadow in 1793 - driven by the goddess of peace
Why? Ew, do you want to see her vag or something? But probably not...
What is a description of the Brandenburg gate?
The Brandenburg Gate is 26 m high, 65.5 m wide and 11 m deep. It is made of sandstone and has 5 passage ways, of which the central passage is wider than the others and is flanked on either side by a gate house, each containing a statue of the Roman gods Mars and Minerva. The design of the gate is based upon the Acropolis in Athens.
The top of the gate is crowned by a roughly 5 m high copper statue of the winged goddess Victoria riding a chariot pulled by four horses (Quadriga).
Why does the Quadriga face East on the Brandenburg Gates?
The Quadriga atop the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany faces east, because most of the invaders that tried to conquer the German territories came out of the east.
How long did it took to rebuild the brandenburg gate?
The Brandenburg Gate was heavily damaged during World War II and underwent reconstruction starting in 1949. The restoration was completed in 1957, taking about eight years. The gate has since undergone further renovations, particularly in the early 2000s, to preserve its structure and historical significance.
The brandenburg gate was associated with which 'wall'?
The Berlin Wall (1961-1990) ran right in front of the Brandenburg Gate.
