The Brandenburg Gate is the monumental entry to Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of linden trees which formerly led directly to the city palace of the Prussian monarchs. It was commissioned by King Frederick William II of Prussia as a sign of peace and built by Karl Gotthard Langhans from 1788 to 1791. The Brandenburg Gate was restored from 2000 to 2002 by the Stiftung Denkmalschutz Berlin (Berlin Monument Conservation Foundation). Today, it is considered one of Europe's most famous landmarks. Cubic Fun 3D puzzles are made of paper and expandable polystyrene foam board, they are safe and convenient to assemble without the use of any other tools or glue. Contains 31 pieces. Model Size: L 28cm x W 8cm x H 18cm.