Seyß-Inquart's bunker, Command bunker in Clingendael Park, Netherlands
This bunker in Clingendael Park is a concealed concrete structure with walls four meters thick, covered in brick and roof tiles to blend in as a traditional farmhouse. The building was designed to disappear into the park surroundings and avoid detection from above.
Built in 1943, this command center served Arthur Seyss-Inquart, the Nazi administrator who oversaw the German-occupied Netherlands during World War II. The structure reflects the military organization of the occupation administration.
The structure received Rijksmonument status in 2015, marking its importance in preserving the memory of the German occupation period in Dutch history.
The bunker sits within Clingendael Park and is reachable through the Rijksstraatweg entrance. Visitors should note that the grounds are spacious and the bunker is not visible immediately from the entry point.
The structure has chimneys that appear ordinary from outside but were actually concealed platforms for anti-aircraft guns accessed through the attic. This dual function as normal house features and weapon platforms reveals the sophisticated disguise of the entire complex.
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