Hochbunker Pallasstraße, World War II bunker in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Germany
The Hochbunker Pallasstraße is a five-story concrete structure with thick walls built to protect postal services. The solid architecture reflects how such shelters were built and the engineering challenges of wartime construction.
The structure was built between 1943 and 1945 by Soviet forced laborers but remained incomplete due to material shortages during the war. After 1945, it continued to shape Berlin's landscape as evidence of those years.
The bunker serves today as a place where exhibitions and cultural events help visitors connect Berlin's past with its present reality. It draws people who want to understand how the city lived through and moved beyond wartime.
Access is through guided tours that explain the bunker's history and architecture. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for underground passages and confined spaces.
After the war, American soldiers attempted multiple times to demolish the bunker through explosions, but the massive concrete walls resisted every attempt. These failed demolition efforts reveal how resilient the construction truly was.
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