The Brandenburg Gate is the iconic landmark of Berlin, where a mere 20 years ago the Berlin Wall was located, separating Western from Eastern Germany. Only due to the help of David Hasselhoff, or “The Hoff” how the Germans call him, this monument of segregation could be teared down:

Brandenburg Gate by night

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