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Located in Tiergarten, Berlin's largest park, the Victory Column is one of the city's more famous landmarks. During the day visitors, can ascend 285 steps to a viewing platform at the top and enjoy one of the the best 360° views of Berlin.

The 67 metre tall column was built between 1865 and 1873 to commemorate the 1864 victory of Prussia agains Denmark. During its construction Prussia also had victories against Austria and France which were also commemorated by the column. The monument is topped by a brilliant gold 8.3 metre tall winged goddess of victory which weighs in at 35 tons.

It was not built at its current location, but rather at Königsplatz square in front of the Reichstag Parliament building. The column was moved to its present location at the start of the 2nd World War and a fourth section was added to it at the time. This move ultimately saved the column from being destroyed during the war.

As today's Beliners have little in common with the national significance of the monument, they casually refer to the statue as "Goldelse".

The base of the monument contains an interesting museum about monuments throughout the world. The real treat is the view from the top, but you will need to be physically fit in order to ascend the narrow staircase to the viewing platform 51 metres above.

Perhaps one of the nicest ways to approach the Victory Column is to enjoy the 20 minute walk from Brandenburg Gate where the column is in full view as you approach it.

Consider visiting this monument in the evening when it is beautifully bathed in light and enjoy a view of the city lights from the top after the sun goes down.

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Fee: There is a very small entrance fee to go inside the column, see the museum and ascend the staircase. Well worth the price.

Address: Großer Stern 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany

Official Website: Victory Column Tiergarten

Victory Column Tiergarten Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

4 Star Rating The Victory Column in Berlin is truly a sight to behold. Standing proudly in the heart of the city, it commands attention from the road and the Tiergarten park. As I approached it, the column's golden statue seemed to glow, symbolizing both Berlin's resilience and triumph. I consider that the Victory Column's combination of historical significance and architectural beauty makes it a must-visit landmark in Berlin.
Michelle - a week ago

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5 Star Rating A wonderful place to visit in Berlin. You can get the tickets on the spot. The bad thing is that there is no elevator to ascend to the top. It is difficult if you have a knee problem. There are 2 levels, from the top you will have an amazing view to all Berlin. There is what you can call a small museum for all European attractions at the ground floor.
David Zaki - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating A must-see! Climbing to the top gives you some seriously stunning views of the city – totally worth the effort. The golden statue at the top is pretty iconic, shining bright and making for some great photo ops. The vibe around the column is super chill, with lots of people hanging out and soaking in the sights. It's a cool spot to feel the pulse of Berlin and get a bit of history while you're at it. Definitely grab your camera and give it a visit!
Vlad Burca - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Fantastic piece of architecture, where inside is a small museum with history of the column and mini displays of other world famous structures. You can also climb up to 2 different levels to see a full 360° view. Note, the spiral staircase up to the very top level (just below the statue) is a bit of a hike so be prepared 😂
Ross Balling - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Fantastic monument, walk to the top admire the views of berlin, I counted 281 steps, had to stop half way up, but they have strategically placed seats on way up
Robert newman - 2 weeks ago

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