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 of the Strength Through Joy project. It consisted of eight identical buildings and was 4.5 km (2.8 mi) in length parallel to the beach, with the surviving structures stretching 3.0 km (1.9 mi).
Aerial view of Prora (2020)
"Koloss von Prora" or the Colossus of Prora
Typical room (December 2010)
Corridor in building "Nordflügel 1", 4th level (2011)
Binz is the largest seaside resort city on the German island of Rügen.
Aerial view of Binz
Kurhaus (Grand Hotel) Binz
Wilhelmstraße around 1900
1937 postcard: Villa Aegir, Villa Helene and the Nymph