Using your cell phone to call back to the US while you’re in Europe is made all the more worthwhile if you’re standing at the base of some of Europes greatest landmarks in the finest European Cities. This week we cover Berlins (and 1 of Germanys) most recognised landmarks – The Brandenburg Gate.

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is one of the landmarks most associated with Germany. The Brandenburg Gate also being the national symbol of the country. The Brandenburg Gate was an infamous symbol of the division of Berlin and Germany where the Gate stood between East and West Germany. So when East and West Germany reunited the Brandenburg Gate became the symbol of the new re-united Germany.

The Brandenburg Commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm and designed by architect Carl Gotthard Langhans in 1791. Landhans was inspired by the Acropolis in Athens for it’s creation. It was built as the grand entrance to the palace of the Prussian monarchs. After the peaceful reunification of Germany, the Brandenburg Gate refurbished in 2000 and is now one of the most visited landmarks in Germany and in Europe.

While climbing to the top of the Brandenburg gate isn’t recommended, calling back to the US when you’re stood at the foot of it is. The only solution to calling the US from Europe is a EuroBuzz cell phone.

See more great European landmarks. Or read more about German cities and German landmarks.