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Brandenburg Gate vs East Side Gallery
Brandenburg Gate and East Side Gallery are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, East Side Gallery ranks slightly higher than Brandenburg Gate. East Side Gallery scores 90 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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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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East Side Gallery
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Muehlenstrasse, 14059 Berlin
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Fodor's
"This 1-km (½-mi) stretch of concrete went from guarded border to open-air gallery within three months."
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Travel + Leisure
"One of only a handful of standing sections of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery is by far the longest and certainly the most interesting."
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Afar Magazine
"An amazing site and a "must see" on any visit to Berlin!"
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Let's Go
"The longest remaining portion of the Berlin Wall, this 1.3km stretch of cement slabs has been converted into the world’s largest open-air art gallery."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Standing in an industrial wasteland, this 1,300m of the old Wall - the longest remaining section - provides an interesting glimpse into Berlin's recent history."
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Admire this open-air art gallery by walking from one end of the wall to the other... note the Bruderkuss. The morning light is best for photos.
