In this poignant image recently shared on reddit, we see the famous Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in 1938 and 2018.

Throughout its existence, the Brandenburg Gate was often a site for major historical events and is today considered not only as a symbol of the tumultuous history of Europe and Germany, but also of European unity and peace.

While these two images represent the strongest examples of change, you can see in this image the various symbols and events that have appeared on these gates over the years.