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Brandenburg Gate vs Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Brandenburg Gate and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Brandenburg Gate scores slightly higher than Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Brandenburg Gate ranks #10 in Berlin with approval from 6 publications including Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.

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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Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
8 / 10
Kurfurstendamm, Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A dramatic reminder of World War II's destruction, the ruined bell tower is all that remains of this once massive church." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Part church and part memorial, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church serves as a reminder of the destructiveness of war and the human will to survive." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Memorial Church was mostly destroyed in World War II, and to this day it serves as an ominous reminder of wartime destruction." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Kaiser-Wilhem-Gedächtniskirche is often referred to by locals as the "hollow tooth".The new church and bell tower and are now one of the symbols of Berlin." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Inside the rump of the church is a glittering art nouveau-style ceiling mosaic depicting members of the House of Hohenzollern going on pilgrimage towards the cross." Full review
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