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Charlottenburg Palace vs Brandenburg Gate
Both Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Brandenburg Gate scores slightly better than Charlottenburg Palace. Brandenburg Gate scores 88 with praise from 6 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Charlottenburg Palace
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Luisenplatz, Spandauer Damm 20-24, 14059 Berlin
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Fodor's
"A grand reminder of imperial days, this showplace served as a city residence for the Prussian rulers."
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Concierge
"When the Wall went up, Charlottenburg became the commercial heart of West Berlin, as it remains today. The Lehrter Bahnhof is the point of entry for many first-time visitors to Berlin."
Let's Go
"Schloß Charlottenburg is a gigantic Baroque palace."
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Afar Magazine
"Berlin’s showpiece schloss is one of the main sights in the Charlottenburg neighborhood."
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If you don't care to traipse through the interiors, explore the lovely English-style gardens.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Known as “Berlin’s Versailles,” this palace is a sprawling playground with idyllic walking paths, a carp pond, and rococo buildings."
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Brandenburg Gate
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Unter den Linden, Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A symbol of division during the Cold War, the landmark Brandenburg Gate now epitomises German reunification."
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."
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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."
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Time Out
"With its commanding vantage point over Unter den Linden, the Brandenburger Tor provides a spectacular gateway to Berlin and its history."
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