9. A Marzipan Brandenburg Gate
Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen
Contributed by: Michael Gauk
Estimated Value: Not provided
For those who do not know, marzipan is a sugar or honey treat. Who thought it could be used as sculpting material, even though you might consider it to be a delectable dessert? Joachim Gauk, President of Germany, gave Queen Elizabeth II a model of the Brandenburg Gate constructed entirely of marzipan.
A Brandenburg Gate in Marzipan ©Flickr/NNoppasin Wongchum
One of Germany’s most significant structures, the Brandenburg Gate, was meticulously replicated in every way by the Marzipan model. During the Batavian Revolution, a monument from the eighteenth century was constructed in Berlin. In person, the neoclassical sculpture is striking, and the Marzipan replica is also quite good.
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