Traces of the Second World War and Nazism in Cologne español
ID: GYG525022-O-1567043
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
On this tour we will talk about the consequences of the Second World War in Cologne and visit various memorials commemorating the war and the dark Nazi era.
Cologne's city centre was 90% destroyed during the bombing raids of the Second World War. On this tour we will see how the city has changed in the aftermath of the war, and we will talk about the era of National Socialism from a local point of view.
We will get to know some of the most emblematic sites in the city, walk through their history and memorials, and talk about the former Gestapo headquarters, which are used nowadays as a museum and memorial centre. We will discover the history of some iconic figures such as Edith Stein and Mucki, discuss the role of the Cathedral during the war, learn about the largest decentralised memorial in the world, and talk about Operation Millenium as well as the first mass deportation by the Nazi regime.
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Highlights
- Find different memorials to Nazi victims
- Get to know the former Gestapo headquarters
- Learn about the effects of Nazism and the war in Cologne.
- Understand why the Cathedral is still standing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Outside the NS-Dok at Appellhofplatz
NOT INCLUDED
- Tickets or extra expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
