Brandenburg Gate — Feelings of Victory and Peace

After Friederick Wilhelm II came into power, it became apparent that he was not the type of man to think of war, the Prussian Army, and all things power. He loved art, music, and he was attracted to the sensual beauty of life.

He commissioned Carl Gotthard Langhans to design and build Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of peace after a victory for the Prussians. The Batavian Revolution was put down by Friederick Wilhelm II, King and Emperor (Kaiser) of Prussia.

The above photo is taken from the West side of the Gate on a dullish day. The statue, seen in the middle isle, is that of a woman calling out to the East.”Der Rufer”. It’s said that she is reminding the people living in the then Communist East Berlin, that we haven’t forgotten them.

To view Brandenburg Gate, it’s a good idea to exit the ubahn station at Unter den Linden. Then begin to walk along the centre isle of Unter den Linden towards the already visible Brandenburg Gate, enjoying the lime trees and the view ahead. The best time of day for this would be early morning because you’ll have the rising sun at your back, and you’ll witness the beautiful display of subtle colour that gently reveals itself on the…