Koburg, Villa and architectural heritage monument in Mettmann, Germany
Located in the Niederbergische Neandertal region of Mettmann, the Koburg villa features a castle-like architectural design at Diepensiepen 10b, built according to regional standards.
The industrialist Wilhelm Kocherscheidt constructed the villa in 1921, and during World War II it served as a detention facility under SA control until 1933.
A memorial at Lavalplatz in Mettmann features three black steel pipe grids arranged in a triangle, commemorating the individuals who suffered at Koburg during 1933-1945.
The memorial site includes dedication plaques with 162 names of victims, positioned to point toward the Catholic church, Protestant church, and town hall through pavement extensions.
The name Koburg originated as a simplified version of 'Kocherscheidt's Burg,' reflecting the original owner's surname and the building's fortress-like appearance.
Location: Mettmann
Inception: 1921
GPS coordinates: 51.22710,6.96174
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:09
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