The Sanchi Stupa Gate

The gate of the Sanchi Stupa, in Berlin

The gate of the Sanchi Stupa is an astonishing Indian gate, a copy of a Buddhist monument, in the very centre of Berlin. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this curiosity from India, a witness of a millennia-old spiritual heritage.

An Indian Buddhist gate in Berlin

You are not dreaming: it is indeed an Indian gate that stands in the very centre of Berlin. It is the faithful copy of a monumental gate, or torana, of the great stupa of Sanchi, one of the best-preserved Buddhist stupas of India and a site listed on the world heritage. Richly sculpted with scenes and symbols evoking the life and the teaching of the Buddha, this replica allows you to admire, without leaving Germany, a masterpiece of Indian sacred art. It invites to the discovery of another civilisation and is contemplated with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the faithful copy of the monumental gate of the great stupa of Sanchi, richly sculpted with Buddhist scenes and symbols, in the very centre of Berlin. This gate is a surprising witness of Indian sacred art. It is an original stop, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The gate of the Sanchi Stupa lies in the heart of Berlin, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a work linked to the Asian art collections of the city, whose access follows its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to enquire before coming.

What is the gate of the Sanchi Stupa in Berlin?

The faithful copy of a monumental gate, or torana, of the great stupa of Sanchi, one of the best-preserved Buddhist stupas of India, listed on the world heritage.

Where is the gate of the Sanchi Stupa?

In the heart of Berlin, in Germany.