Cologne’s EL-DE Haus, now the site of the NS-Documentation Center, began as a jewelry business before being seized by the Nazis in 1934. The building was then converted into a headquarters for the Gestapo secret police, where it served as a place for interrogation and torture during World War II. Today, visitors can explore this historic site, which stands as a poignant monument to the victims of fascism, offering a somber reminder of the city’s dark past.
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Julian Sterling
April 17, 2026
