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  1. Prora - Wikipedia

    The Colossus of Prora, commonly known as simply " Prora ", is a building complex in the municipality of Binz on the island of Rügen, Germany. It was built by Nazi Germany between 1936 and 1939 as part …

  2. Germany Holidays: Prora, a giant resort with a dark past

    Prora was planned to be an all-inclusive resort on an unprecedented scale, a new kind of tourism for the masses with 20,000 beds. It was the prototype of a handful of mega resorts intended by Adolf Hitler …

  3. Prora – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

    Prora is a site on the German Baltic Sea island of Rügen. During the Nazi era the worker's organization Kraft durch Freude (Strength through Joy) began building a huge beach resort hotel for 20,000 …

  4. Prora - the giant Baltic seaside resort from the 1930s is experiencing ...

    Mar 20, 2025 · On the German island of Rügen, in the town of Binz, there is a monumental building complex known as Prora. It was built between 1936 and 1939 on the initiative of Nazi Germany as …

  5. The History of Prora: Germany’s Colossal Seaside Resort

    Prora was envisioned as a massive seaside resort that could accommodate 20,000 guests at once—making it one of the largest tourist facilities of its time. Hitler wanted Prora to be a symbol of …

  6. Prora — Germany Awake!

    Prora The concrete behemoth known as Prora lines Baltic Sea waterfront between Sassnitz and Binz on the eastern coast of Rügen, Germany’s largest island. Prora was the product of the German Labor …

  7. Prora: Comeback for nature - Discover Germany

    When you hear the name Prora, the first thing that comes to mind is the concrete block, now converted into vacation resorts and museums. The surrounding area, once used by the military, has been …

  8. Prora in Binz | Atlas Obscura

    Feb 4, 2013 · Built in the late 1930s, the Prora complex consists of eight identical buildings on the coast of Germany's Rügen Island.

  9. Prora - Historic Landscapes Blog

    The colossal building complex in Prora, on the island of Rügen, Germany, was originally constructed by the Nazis between 1936 and 1939.

  10. Prora on Rügen Island, Germany: Top Attractions and Highlights

    Prora on Rügen Island, Germany, features stunning beaches, historic Nazi-era architecture, and vibrant nature parks. Explore its unique attractions like museums and scenic promenades for an …