Nidhi Kadere
Built in 1791 by King Frederick William II, it has witnessed many historical events. It was a symbol of the division of Berlin during the Cold War and a site of celebration when the Berlin Wall fell.
Also known as the Gate of Mercy, it is one of the oldest gates in Jerusalem. Believed to be the gate through which the Messiah will enter the city, it is revered by the Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
The oldest city gate in existence, it was part of the ancient city of Babylon and was decorated with glazed bricks and reliefs of animals. It was built by King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BC.
A 14th-century split gate that belonged to the Majapahit Empire, it is one of the largest and oldest candi bentar (split gates) in Java. It was used to mark the entrance to a sacred or ceremonial area.
A richly decorated gate that leads to the inner sanctum of a Balinese temple, it symbolises the transition from the worldly to the sacred realm. It is usually carved with floral motifs and mythical creatures.
Built in 1924, it was originally intended to commemorate the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. However, it became a symbol of the end of the British rule in India.
The southern entrance to Beijing’s famous Forbidden City, it was built in the 15th century. It was where the emperors would review their troops, announce the new lunar calendar, and receive prisoners of war.
Built in 1836 by Napoleon Bonaparte, it is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It honours the soldiers who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Built in 1965, it is the world’s tallest arch and a monument to the westward expansion of the United States. It commemorates the pioneers, explorers, and Native Americans who shaped the history of the American West.
Buland Darwaza is a magnificent gateway that was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1575 to celebrate his victory over Gujarat. It is located in Fatehpur Sikri.