Pariser Platz

Pariser Platz, in Berlin

Pariser Platz is the prestigious square that opens behind the Brandenburg Gate, in the heart of Berlin. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this elegant square, surrounded by embassies and emblematic buildings.

The prestigious square of the Brandenburg Gate

Pariser Platz opens just behind the Brandenburg Gate, of which it constitutes the setting. This prestigious square, which owes its name to Paris, is surrounded by elegant buildings: embassies, including those of France and the United States, the famous Adlon Hotel and the Academy of Arts. The historic and society heart of Berlin, the square was almost entirely destroyed during the Second World War, then found itself in the no man's land of the divided town, along the wall. Rebuilt after reunification, it has regained its lustre and its animation. Pariser Platz is today one of the most emblematic and frequented places of the German capital.

What to see

Here you enjoy the prestigious square behind the Brandenburg Gate, surrounded by embassies, including those of France and the United States, the Adlon Hotel and the Academy of Arts, rebuilt after reunification. Pariser Platz is one of the most emblematic places of Berlin. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Pariser Platz lies behind the Brandenburg Gate, in the heart of Berlin, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the surrounding buildings have their own uses. The square is particularly lively during the day and in the evening.

What is around Pariser Platz in Berlin?

The Brandenburg Gate, embassies including those of France and the United States, the famous Adlon Hotel and the Academy of Arts; the square, destroyed during the war, has been rebuilt after reunification.

Where is Pariser Platz?

Behind the Brandenburg Gate, in the heart of Berlin, in Germany.