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Brandenburg Gate: A Brief History
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The historic principality of Brandenburg originated as a margravate, or mark, that was an electorate of the Holy Roman Empire. Brandenburg was the nucleus of the dynastic power on which the kingdom of Prussia was founded, and it was merged administratively with that kingdom in 1701.

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If you are planning a trip to Germany, Here are 7 interesting facts about Brandenburg Gate In Berlin, Germany
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  • You can't travel through all of the passages.


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On top of the gate Schadow's Quadriga with the Goddess of Victory enters the town. But underneath there is a Attic Relievo which shows the Goddess of Victory leading the triumphal procession of Eirene, the Goddess of Peace.

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Brandenburg Gate is considered a wonder mostly because of its historical symbol and significance. It is located in Berlin and was constructed as a neoclassical monument. The Brandenburg Gate serves as a reminder and symbol of the tumultuous history that exists between the country of Germany and the rest of Europe.

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The Brandenburg Gate was commissioned by the Prussian Emperor Frederick William II in the late 1700s. Its original name meant 'Peace Gate'. For a time it divided East and West Berlin, but now it is an icon of peace that has shaped German identity throughout its turbulent past.

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Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is renowned for its exceptional range of landmarks, vibrant cultural scene and way of life that's somehow all go yet relaxed. In fact, the city is best known for its striking contrasts. Historical buildings stand alongside modern architecture as the past and present intermingle.

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Religion. 17.1% of the Brandenburgers are registered members of the local, regional Protestant church (mostly the Evangelical Church in Berlin, Brandenburg and Silesian Upper Lusatia), while 3.1% are registered with the Roman Catholic Church (mostly the Archdiocese of Berlin, and a minority in the Diocese of Görlitz).

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