Nazi beach resort an unwieldy legacy for Germany (via
AFP)
It is one of the biggest relics left behind by the Nazis, perched on one of Germany’s most spectacular beaches, and after years of neglect it is getting a new lease of life. The historic dormitory complex at Prora, built between 1936 and 1939, sprawls nearly five kilometres (three miles) along a choice…
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