Hitler's birthplace in Austria reopens as police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages
Summary
Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria has been turned into a police station to stop people from visiting it as a place that honors the Nazi leader. A memorial stone outside the building reminds visitors of the victims of fascism and promotes freedom and democracy.Key Facts
- The building is in Braunau am Inn, near the German border, where Hitler was born in 1889.
- The house was renovated and reopened as a police station on Wednesday.
- The renovation cost about 20 million euros ($22.8 million) and took several years.
- Austria’s government took ownership of the building in 2017 after a court allowed expropriation.
- A memorial outside reads: "For freedom, democracy and liberty. Never again fascism. Millions of dead remind us."
- The building was redesigned to remove its original appearance, including changing the color and window shapes.
- Construction debris was secretly disposed of to prevent Nazi memorabilia from being collected.
- Far-right extremists previously visited the site for Nazi homage, leading to the decision to repurpose the building.
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