A giant Jewish menorah was erected in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, last week. The 234-year-old historic monument once stood in the backdrop of Germany's tumultuous history ...

Random fact: The quadriga – the chariot drawn by four horses – that sits atop the Brandenburg Gate has not always occupied its lofty position. When Napoleon conquered Prussia in 1806, he ...

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a symbol of a unified Germany, disappeared under scaffolding early this month for a 16-month face lift. The project is aimed at shoring up the monument’s unstable ...

The Brandenburg gate is an triumphant arch crowned by the quadriga. It’s 20 metres high and flanked by two gatehouses. Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, drive the chariot’s four horses. Millions ...

With its commanding vantage point over Unter den Linden, the Brandenburg Gate provides a spectacular gateway to Berlin and its history. The classical arch was constructed in 1791 to celebrate the ...

To view you need a Basic Site, C21Pro or Access All Areas subscription: Art historian Bénédicte Savoy sheds light on the events that led to this change in meaning. How did it come about that Johann ...

In 1806, Napoleon was one of several leaders to have made a triumphant entry to Berlin through the Brandenburg Gate, in his case emphasising the point by removing the Quadriga and taking it to ...

The Brandenburg Gate is a military monument that has come to symbolize peace and unity. Here are a few facts about the iconic monument that you probably won't know.

It's true that as monumental edifices symbolic of Berlin go, the Brandenburg Gate and its quadriga are fairly innocuous - but it's a strictly relative thing, given the alternatives on offer are ...

Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin January 1, 2014. Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the ...