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Zoo Berlin vs Brandenburg Gate

Both are rated highly by writers. Overall, Brandenburg Gate is preferred by most reviewers compared to Berlin Zoo. Brandenburg Gate scores 89 with praise from 6 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Zoo Berlin
Zoo Berlin
8 / 10
Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Even though Knut, the polar bear cub who captured the heart of the city, is sadly no longer with us, there are 14,000 other animals to see here." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Today, more than 13,000 animals live here, many of them in large, open natural habitats. The most valuable residents are the giant pandas." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The zoo is home to almost 13,000 animals." Full review
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Huge tanks allow visitors to observe sharks, rays, octopuses and other fish. Don't miss the impressive crocodile house.Don't miss the impressive crocodile house.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Germany’s oldest animal park opened in 1844 with furry and feathered critters from the royal family’s private reserve." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"With more species than any other zoo in the world, the Berlin Zoological Garden has been an institution since it first opened in 1844 and is the most visited zoo in Europe." Full review
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Brandenburg Gate
Brandenburg Gate
8 / 10
Unter den Linden, Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Once the pride of Prussian Berlin and the city's premier landmark, the Brandenburger Tor was left in a desolate no-man's-land when the Wall was built." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A symbol of division during the Cold War, the landmark Brandenburg Gate now epitomises German reunification."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This triumphal gate is now the emblem of Berlin but for nearly three decades it was a symbol of the divided city: the monument used to be an integral part of the Berlin Wall." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, the tree-lined boulevard (named after linden trees) which formerly led directly to the city palace of the Prussian monarchs." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"With its commanding vantage point over Unter den Linden, the Brandenburger Tor provides a spectacular gateway to Berlin and its history." Full review
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