The Brandenburg Gate. Brandenburger Tor. Berlin 1952.
In Berlin, 1952, the Brandenburg Gate stands scarred by war, its famous Quadriga statue missing. It overlooks a wide, sunlit street flanked by heavily damaged buildings. A prominent sign marks the border of the divided city, reading: "Achtung! Sie verlassen nach 70m West-Berlin" (Attention! In 70 meters you will be leaving West Berlin). A few scattered figures and a distant tram only emphasize the scene’s profound post-war desolation.
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