Monument
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's neoclassical triumphal gate, the symbol of division and of reunification.
Tower · Germany · Berlin
Berlin TV Tower
East Berlin's iconic television tower, with a viewing platform above Alexanderplatz.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Berlin TV Tower matters
You can spot the TV Tower from almost anywhere in Berlin. Built in the 1960s as a showpiece for East Germany, it carries a sphere with a view platform and revolving restaurant high above the plaza. Come on a clear day for a city view.
Talking points
- It was built as a symbol of East German ambition
- The viewing platform gives panoramic city views
- It is a useful landmark for finding your way
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Good to know: Booking a timed ticket online avoids the longest queues.
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