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This is my friend Uschi and I standing in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.
It was commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm II as a sign of peace and built by Carl Gotthard Langhans from 1788 to 1791.
It was built as the grandest of a series of city gates constituting the passages through the customs wall encircling the city at the end of the eighteenth century. It is the only gate which survived, because it constitutes the monumental termination of Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of linden trees which led directly to the residence of the Prussian kings until the destruction of the city castle. The entire construction and ornamentation of the gate reflect the extraordinary importance it was granted by its builders.



9 thoughts on “Saturday Scavenger Photo”

  1. Wonderful picture and great architecture. Thanks also for the story – very interesting. Even if I’m from Norway, I haven’t been there, but would have loved to you know.

  2. Hi Maribeth! What a great photo of you and your friend! thank you so much for always visiting my blog! I have you on my favorites too! Have a great weekend!

  3. Wow! Great picture of great architecture, both human and buildings 🙂 Reminds me a bit of the top of the gate to Louvren in Paris too. Maybe they’re from the same time period.

  4. A wonderful photo, great memories for you. I’m really enjoying seeing architectural styles from around the world.

    My first Photo Hunters post is up.

  6. Lovely architecture shot! Somehow I figured something German would be showing up here! lol

    Love the shot of you and Anneliese too! That colourful sweater is gorgeous on you!

  8. Not a motor vehicle in sight! It is amazing work. If only all of the structures built to commemorate peace would work and bring real peace.

  9. I love this pic! my brother lived about a block away some 6 years ago, loved the neighborhood. Berlin is such a great city!

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