The Meier's German Adventure

And here it is - the famous Brandenburg Gate! It truly is the quintessential symbol of Berlin. It was constructed in1788-91 and was modelled after the Acropolis in Greece. The famous sculpture on top - the Quadriga, was once stolen by Napoleon in 1806 and brought to Paris. On its triumphal return to Berlin in 1814, the goddess received a staff bearing the Prussian eagle and adorned with a laurel wreath - for victory. It was quite the site all lit up against the dark sky. Of course, it was only about 5 p.m., but it was dark.