“Brandenburger Tor is an oldest landmark in Berlin. The Gate is an early example of Neoclassical architecture in Prussia, symbolising the onset of Neoclassicism as a state-endorsed architectural style. Situated at the end of Dorotheenstadt's main thoroughfare, Unter den Linden, Brandenburger Tor was commissioned by Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm II. Renowned for its beauty and significance, this gate, constructed between 1788 and 1791 according to designs of Carl Gotthard Langhans, and it remains a paramount Neoclassical structure. The Quadriga sculpture atop the gate, crafted by Johann Gottfried Schadow, remains iconic. It is the sole surviving gate among Berlin's last 18 city gates. The Brandenburger Tor also serving as a pivotal testament to Prussian Neoclassicism, the Brandenburg Gate is prominent in city tours and illuminated during capital events, such as New Year's Eve.”
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