Brandenburg Gate

The Quadriga was placed back on top of the gate after Napoleon's death. He had taken it back to Paris as a sign of his victory over the Germans. The Quadriga now looks over the square and ironically enough over the Paris Embassy in Germany.

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Tour of East Berlin

September 19th 2008
We went on a tour yesterday and here are some of the sites. Majority of the tour was done in East Berlin as that's where most of the significant historic landmarks are. This post will be short and sweet, so check out the pictures section for a running commentary of the places we visited. Dorina ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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