Teufelsberg listening station, Former intelligence station in Grunewald, Germany.
Description
Teufelsberg is a listening station built atop an 80-meter artificial hill composed of World War II rubble in the Grunewald forest. The site is crowned with several white geodesic radar domes that dominate the landscape.
History
American and British forces operated this station from 1963 to 1992 to intercept Soviet communications during the Cold War. After the Cold War ended, the site was abandoned and remained vacant for years.
Culture
Today street artists have filled the abandoned buildings with colorful murals and installations across the entire site. These artworks have transformed the complex into an open-air gallery that visitors can explore while walking through.
Practical
The grounds are largely accessible but feature uneven paths and stairs leading to higher areas that require careful footing. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and allow time to explore the expansive site thoroughly.
Did you know?
The station was built directly on the ruins of an unfinished Nazi military academy, giving it a dual historical significance. This layering of two different war periods at the same location makes it a complex historical monument.
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