Hochbunker Körnerstraße
Hochbunker Körnerstraße, Air-raid shelter in Ehrenfeld, Cologne, Germany.
Description
Hochbunker Körnerstraße is a three-story concrete building with extremely thick walls built to shield people from aerial bombardment. Its solid construction and large interior space reveal how shelters were engineered for maximum safety during wartime.
History
Built in 1943 during intense bombing campaigns against Cologne, this shelter was designed to protect large numbers of residents. After the war ended, it was repurposed and eventually protected as a historical monument.
Culture
The shelter functions today as a cultural venue, hosting exhibitions and events that connect visitors to the city's past. It serves as a meeting point where people engage with local history and memory.
Practical
The shelter is conveniently located in Ehrenfeld and can be easily reached by visitors interested in its history. The interior is arranged to show visitors different areas and how they were used during wartime.
Did you know?
The shelter stands just steps away from where the Körnerstraße Synagogue once stood before its destruction during the Nazi pogroms. This proximity connects two parts of the same tragic history in one neighborhood.
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