Paris Platz is the capital of GermanyBerlinA square in the center of the city, located inBrandenburg Gate Inside,Unter den Linden Tiergarten is at the west end of the Brandenburg Gate in the west.
It gets its name from the French capitalParisTo commemorate the anti French movement in 1814allianceThe occupation of Paris is one of the main focuses of the city.
Paris Square is connectedBrandenburg Gate And the magnificent avenue under the bodhi tree.It used to be a training ground. William I built this square at the end of the street under the bodhi tree.Later, the square is surrounded by various city villas, embassies and luxury Adelon Hotel.
historical background
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Establishment of Paris Square
Brandenburg Gate and Prussian Army after the Franco Prussian War in 1871
The Brandenburg Gate of Neoclassicism was completed by Carl Gotthard Langhans in the early 1790s.Before 1814, the square was called Vierick for short.In March 1814, Prussian and allied forces were defeatedNapoleonAfter occupying Paris, in order to celebrate this victory, the place was renamed Paris Square.In the 18th century, Brandenburg Gate was the main gate on the west wall of Berlin, and Paris Square was the central axis of the cityUnter den Linden From the west end ofHohensorum DynastyreachGerman Democratic RepublicAll regimes held triumphal military marches here.
the Second World WarPreviously, Paris Square was the most magnificent square in Berlin, surrounded by the American and French embassies, the best hotel (Adelon Hotel), the Academy of Arts, and some apartments and office buildings.
At the end of the Second World War, the whole Paris Square and its surrounding buildings were severely damaged in the war due to air raids and shelling.All buildings around the square turned into rubble.The only remaining building on the ruins of Paris Square is the Brandenburg Gate, which was repaired by the East Berlin and West Berlin governments.After the war, becauseBerlin WallThe square was completely abandoned and became part of the dead zone that divided the city.
Post-war reconstruction
Pariser Platz
In 1990, after the reunification of Berlin, a broad consensus was reached that Paris Square should become an exquisite urban space again.The embassy should be moved back, hotels and art museums should be restored, and prestigious businesses should be encouraged to build around the square.In the process of restoration, the world famous architects gathered here.The Liebermann and Sommer buildings on the left and right sides of the Brandenburg Gate are twin buildings newly built today.Its architectural style imitates the architectural style of the famous architect St ü ler in history.Dresdner BankThe construction of the building avoids the traditional architectural decoration, while continuing the traditional architectural style of Paris Square.
According to the reconstruction rules, the eaves must be 22 meters high, the building must extend to the sky at an appropriate end point, and stone cladding should be used as widely as possible.However, the interpretation of these provisions is also very broad.
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The following is a list of buildings on the Paris Square, clockwise from the Brandenburg Gate:
Brandenburg Gate Haus Sommer, used by Commerzbank Palais Wrangell, used by DZ BankBerlin Academy of ArtsEugen Gutmann Haus, French Embassy of Adelon Hotel, Dresdner Bank uses Palais am Pariser Platz Haus Liebermann Kennedy Museum. The new British Embassy is adjacent to Hotel Adlon, but not directly facing Paris Square.
The Federal Prime Minister's Office is one of the most eye-catching buildings in the new government area.This white building is part of the "Union Link".The "federal bond" connects the new buildings with the historic Capitol Building.
On June 20, 1991, the reunified Germany again chose Berlin as its capital.After that, the bidding activity of government architectural modeling design in Spree River Bay was held.Berlin architects Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank won the bid for their design of "federal ties".The "Federal Link" spans the Spree River and connects East and West Berlin.As one of the components of the "federal bond", the Federal Prime Minister's Office is composed of a nine storey main building in the middle and two wings extending from lower to both sides.The 18 meter high semicircle on the upper part of the building is the sign of the main building.
The glass exterior wall of the Federal Prime Minister's Office makes the building transparent and wide. The 12 meter high stone columns make the glass exterior wall structure clear and produce a perspective effect of internal and external responses.
The two wings of the Federal Prime Minister's Office are office areas, and the entrance hall of the main building is wide and grand for receiving distinguished guests.Through the transparent glass on the Prime Minister's meeting floor or standing on the balcony, you can see the beautiful scenery of Tilgato Park.The courtyard for the reception of state guests is decorated with the huge iron sculpture "Berlin" by Spanish artist Eduardo Chillida.
