Friday, October 20, 2006

Broken up and United by Astonishing Brandenburg Gate

How would you like to be part of exceptional German saga? Although Germany was a former resolute power in World War II, there used to be a time when their nation was broken up by a wall. Because of their contradicting views and conflicting differences, people were separated from each other for a long season. Only after three decades did Berlin wall was later broken down so the east could soon reunite with the west -- a reason Brandenburg Gate in Berlin now stands as a monumental display for peace as well as mark of the disparity of early Germany.

As early as the 1700s, Brandenburg Gate already grabbed the awareness of many. It is established by Western powers. It was among the initial buildings in the city during the neoclassical season. There are lots of lavish architectural materials but a conscpicuous feature is what they call the Quadriga, where a lass with wings steers a chariot of four horses. The lass is considered a peace goddess known as Eirene but after Germany's win against France, the name became Victoria, a Victory goddess; now, she has an eagle, which is set above the sculpture. Either for its aesthetic or historical value, more crowd are drawn to this lovely piece of structure. Never again do families have to suffer and lose each other so long as Brandenburg Gate continues to hold and remind the lessons of a devastating bloodshed. That's why guests and modern German families celebrate peace and unity by visiting this astonishing gate.

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