Monument
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's neoclassical triumphal gate, the symbol of division and of reunification.
Neighbourhood · Germany · Berlin
Potsdamer Platz
A modern district of glass and steel built on the former no-man's-land of the Wall.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Potsdamer Platz matters
Potsdamer Platz was one of the busiest junctions in Europe before the war, then an empty strip beside the Wall. After 1989 it became one of Europe's largest construction sites, and today it is a district of cinemas, glass towers and a film museum. It is a symbol of reinvention, though not the cosiest part of town.
Talking points
- The area was empty land beside the Wall
- Today it is a modern business and entertainment district
- The Berlin Film Museum is located nearby
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