Victory Column
The Siegessäule, with its golden statue of Victory, is one of the most imposing landmarks in the city, and reflects the city's history in remarkable fashion.
Originally constructed on the Königsplatz (now the Platz der Republik, in front of the »Reichstag) as the national monument to Germany's "Wars of Unification", it was built to plans by Heinrich Strack from 1864–73 to commemorate victory in the Prussian-Danish war.
A viewing platform on the column offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city.