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Schwerbelastungskörper
A silent witness to Nazi architectural ambitions
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The Schwerbelastungskörper in Tempelhof stands as a testament to the ambitious construction plans of the Nazis. Built from solid concrete, this 14-meter high cylinder was intended to test the ground's capacity for an enormous monument. Today, it serves as a memorial to a past that never came to be. Explore a chapter of Berlin's history that raises more questions than it answers.
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The Schwerbelastungskörper was designed by Albert Speer to test the ground's load-bearing capacity for a planned Nazi triumphal arch.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1941
- Architect
- Albert Speer
- Height
- 18 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Hours
- Tuesday
Audio Guide
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Location
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