Finance Ministry in Berlin plans to transfer ownership of Goebbels' Nazi-era villa
In a surprising turn of events, Berlin's state finance minister, Stefan Evers, has announced the offer to give away the villa of Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. The villa, located 15 kilometers north of Berlin, has been a costly burden for the state, requiring millions of euros annually for security and maintenance.
Built in 1936 as a retreat for Goebbels, the villa was a base for the DDR youth wing following its abandonment. It is believed that Goebbels conducted his secret relationships at the villa, away from his wife and children. The villa's association with Goebbels and the Nazi regime makes it a significant historical site.
After Goebbels' death in 1945, the villa was used as a military hospital briefly. Following this, the villa became a base for the DDR youth wing. The villa was largely abandoned after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The offer to give away the villa is a new development in the ongoing efforts to deal with the property. The Berlin Finance Ministry hopes that by avoiding demolishing the structure, they can find a new use for the deteriorated Bogensee estate, which includes the former Goebbels villa.
The name of the person considering the sale or takeover of the villa is not specifically mentioned; however, the Berlin Senate Finance Administration reported that 13 applicants are being examined for the potential new use of the estate.
If no one takes up the offer, Berlin will demolish the villa as previously planned. The offer is open to anyone who would like to take over the site and preserve this significant piece of history. The villa's past as a residence of a high-ranking Nazi official and its role in entertaining fellow Nazi officials, artists, and actors, make it a unique and challenging historical site to manage.
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