Elephant Gate, Architectural sculpture at Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany
The Elephant Gate features two life-size sandstone elephants supporting a pagoda roof with gold ornaments and green glazed tiles at the zoo entrance.
Built in 1899 by architects Karl Zaar and Rudolf Vahl, the original gate was destroyed in World War II and reconstructed between 1983 and 1984.
The gate design combines East Asian architectural elements with German craftsmanship, reflecting late 19th-century Berlin's interest in international architectural styles.
Located on Budapester Strasse in Berlin-Mitte district, this entrance provides direct access to the Zoological Garden at coordinates 52.5057, 13.3398.
The reconstruction process involved studying historical photographs and sourcing specific sandstone from Saxon Switzerland to recreate the original elephants and gate structure.
Location: Berlin-Mitte
Inception: 1899
Architects: Karl Zaar, Rudolf Vahl
Creator: Hans Joachim Ihle
Made from material: sandstone, wood, ceramic, steel
Part of: Berlin Zoological Garden
GPS coordinates: 52.50570,13.33980
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:41
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