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Brandenburg Gate vs Gendarmenmarkt
Both are praised by professionals. On balance, Brandenburg Gate ranks significantly better than Gendarmenmarkt. Brandenburg Gate comes in at #8 in Berlin with approval from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
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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Gendarmenmarkt
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Mitte, 10117 Berlin
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Fodor's
"This is without a doubt the most elegant square in former East Berlin."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This square is without a doubt one of the most beautiful in Berlin."
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Frommer's
"Twin churches... flank this monumentally graceful baroque square—the most beautiful architectural ensemble in Berlin."
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