Lion Gate Of The Zoological Garden - Berlin, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 52° 30.497 E 013° 20.092
33U E 386991 N 5818877
This gate is the western entrance of the Zoological Garden in Nerlin, Germany’s oldest zoological garden and home to the world’s largest variety of species.
Waymark Code: WMZEEH
Location: Berlin, Germany
Date Posted: 10/29/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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The gate is of wrought iron with parts painted gold, including peacocks at the top of the gates.

The large stone pillars flanking the gates have carved animal heads and surmounted by large lions.
Location of this 'Gate': On public property

Type of material: Iron

Enter any comments or observation about this gate.: The gates were created in 1909, 35 years after the zoo opened to cater for visitors arriving from the newly opened U-Bahn railway station.

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