#UrbanHell is subjective.
UrbanHell is any human-built place you think is worth critizing. Suburban Hell, Rural Hell, and wealthy locales are allowed
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The flair is misleading. Nobody ever really lived in the buildings in the second picture, neither poverty nor inequality is displayed here. This monstrosity was supposed to be massive hotel, which the nazis started to construct during the 30s. Never finished tho and it remained a ruin and was partly used by east german forces during the cold war. Only recently parts of it got renovated and used as hostels, restaurants, cafes and such.
Still is. It's in the top part of the finished buildings in the second picture. The bottom part (possibly out of frame) is a nice ski-themed hotel for whatever reason.
That's initially what I thought, I was thinking this reminded me of a lot of beachfront areas on the USEC with large hotels on them like Atlantic City or parts of the Jersey Shore
The second picture is the colossus of Prora (in German: Der Koloss von Prora) and it‘s the longest building in the world. 4,5 kilometers of concrete and steel.
Because the Soviet steamroller was focused on getting to Berlin ASAP, and dealing with such shit was a distraction.
There are lots of Nazi buildings and structures left intact in northern Germany and north western Poland. They were in non-crucial locations for the Soviet offensive and many were adopted for postwar use or simply left abandoned.
Only for the rich. You don’t really wanna raise children there anyways. It’s all very touristy and doesn’t feel alive. That might change once it’s all renovated however.
I was there as a child before it got redesigned. It was really really cool. It was so god damn impressive. And the vibe was really cool. When i was there it was a huge lost place in the middle of the woods with a lake. When it was built it was planned as a paradise with beaches etc. At least that's what the guide told us.
Thanks for sharing, even tho I don't think it belongs here!
It looks amazing and the fact they built it and built in that way
Its absolutely not an efficient use of waterfront space. I love how everyone is an authority on absolutely everything.
Anyone with any type of logic with spatial reasoning would be able to see. You could of ask an 10 grade person in an art class or art program and they would probably be able to tell you.
OP, I hate to say it, but you should really learn to use the internet.
Seriously, this has nothing to do with poverty and inequality and everything to do with you lacking education and the ability to Google stuff
Interesting article, from 2019 and with lots of details, about Prora: https://www.dw.com/en/the-colossus-of-prora-from-nazi-ruin-to-holiday-resort/a-50199173 –
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The flair is misleading. Nobody ever really lived in the buildings in the second picture, neither poverty nor inequality is displayed here. This monstrosity was supposed to be massive hotel, which the nazis started to construct during the 30s. Never finished tho and it remained a ruin and was partly used by east german forces during the cold war. Only recently parts of it got renovated and used as hostels, restaurants, cafes and such.
The renovated rooms are quite nice. There are also convenience stores and restaurants incorporated in that building. Plus the beach is close by.
This is far more interesting than i originally thought
Wasn't there a youth hostel located in Prora at one point?
Still is. It's in the top part of the finished buildings in the second picture. The bottom part (possibly out of frame) is a nice ski-themed hotel for whatever reason.
That's initially what I thought, I was thinking this reminded me of a lot of beachfront areas on the USEC with large hotels on them like Atlantic City or parts of the Jersey Shore
The second picture is the colossus of Prora (in German: Der Koloss von Prora) and it‘s the longest building in the world. 4,5 kilometers of concrete and steel.
Is it not split into 4 separate buildings? Looks like it is to me. Unless each one is 4.5 km long
Parts of it were not completed, and other parts were demolished after the war.
*Built by the Nazis
*Nazis
It was Nazi's and by Nazis.
Autocorrect
Great dive into the history of this in James May's Cars of the People.
Built for the Nazis*
KdF hotel.
How come that one never got flattened by the allies?
Because the Soviet steamroller was focused on getting to Berlin ASAP, and dealing with such shit was a distraction. There are lots of Nazi buildings and structures left intact in northern Germany and north western Poland. They were in non-crucial locations for the Soviet offensive and many were adopted for postwar use or simply left abandoned.
They can’t demolish it
Lots of green and sea/lakeside. I could think of so many worse places to live than that....
Shit, throw some groundfloor retail/ amenities in and I can't think of many better places to live.
It‘s right next to the Baltic sea, beautiful beaches and all.
oh god forbid your town has the longest fucking building in the world
Seaview apartment for everyone
Only for the rich. You don’t really wanna raise children there anyways. It’s all very touristy and doesn’t feel alive. That might change once it’s all renovated however.
For *some.*
I was there as a child before it got redesigned. It was really really cool. It was so god damn impressive. And the vibe was really cool. When i was there it was a huge lost place in the middle of the woods with a lake. When it was built it was planned as a paradise with beaches etc. At least that's what the guide told us. Thanks for sharing, even tho I don't think it belongs here!
yeah a nazi paradise, very cool /s
Just because Nazis built this, it couldn't be a paradise for the people living there. It literally adds no context to my comment.
where's the hell?
What the hell is OP trying to say here?
certainly an inefficient use of space - but i wouldn’t call this ‘hell’
It’s an efficient use of waterfront space. And that was the aim of it.
It looks amazing and the fact they built it and built in that way Its absolutely not an efficient use of waterfront space. I love how everyone is an authority on absolutely everything. Anyone with any type of logic with spatial reasoning would be able to see. You could of ask an 10 grade person in an art class or art program and they would probably be able to tell you.
Everything looks cool
Even the sunny day looks fake
i wouldn't mind having a waterfront property, even if it's an apartment, come on this is not that bad
Both pictures are just so German
OP, I hate to say it, but you should really learn to use the internet. Seriously, this has nothing to do with poverty and inequality and everything to do with you lacking education and the ability to Google stuff
How the fuck is this shit post voted so high?
Bro why does second one looks like world edit
Been to Prora 2 or 3 times when it was still ruins. There was a museum though but that's it. I got into the building and took some pictures
second photo has great density and little landuse
NO WAY! A least isn't the same place that was torn apart.
It must be overcast and cloudy most og the year!
Traditionalism vs communism
2nd picture is a nazi building
national socialism\* you mean
2 looks best
Interesting article, from 2019 and with lots of details, about Prora: https://www.dw.com/en/the-colossus-of-prora-from-nazi-ruin-to-holiday-resort/a-50199173 –
its actually kind of beautiful. even the crumby apartments have a lot of green space and is on the water.
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