The ruin is perched in a height of 600 metres in the volcanic Eifel. Its dimensions are enormous: The living area covers about 600 square meters. The plot itself is 2000 square feet in size. The pompous Villa was supposed to be a retirement home of the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer, had here a magnificent view over the Eifel landscape to enjoy.
However, this idea never became a reality. Since 1956, nothing stirred on the Grounds near the town of Prüm. The Work was abruptly canceled. The construction was made in the local press, the talk of the town. Because it is not the Old from Bonn was a Builder, but a close friend and influential economic captain of the 1950s: The chief Executive of the AEG group, Friedrich Spennrath wanted to make the Villa Adenauer as a gift. But the pressure was too great. As the construction work began in the summer of 1955, the population tuschelte in the surrounding communities of a “Camp of Konrad” – in allusion to the summer residence of the US President in Camp David. Spennrath took of his gift idea.
“- sized holes in basement floors”
for 62 years, the property exterminated. It was, at best, an insider tip for hikers. Just like the rumors, the Villa fell into oblivion. However, as of Christmas eve 2018, the old walls are to be sold at a bargain price on Ebay. The newspaper “The world”. Starting bid is supposed to be a Euro, the auction is Canl? Bahis set to run for seven days. The Solingen staff, service providers, Claus-Dieter Wielowski handles the auction for a business partner. To have inherited the land and the ruins of the “world”. Wielowski not responded to requests from the star.
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those Who strike, should make the “landschaftsverband Rheinland” advice. Because the Villa is not only idyllic, but also has some quirks. The information system “cultural – landscape – Digital,” States: “The exploration of the free-access building, however, is not harmless: In the basement floors of large holes and stairs are located will be forfeited. In the basement area is dark and the broken steel concrete is largely with the open reinforcing steel is a significant violation poses a danger.”
Three rooms for chauffeurs
if you want to explore the ruins or visit, you should bring not only a flashlight but also sturdy shoes and a head covering, recommends the use of the Portal. Architect and farmer, Mr. had planned a number of amenities: upstairs large guest room, in the basement, three rooms for Chaffeure are created. Large Windows let in plenty of natural light and good views. In addition to a fireplace in the interior, a second outdoor fireplace in the covered terrace. Also, there were probably plans to build a helipad on the Flat.
Whether Adenauer ever knew of the plans that the group wanted to give the chief a Villa, is not backed up today. However, the planning permission went through within a period of twelve days in June 1955 with the relevant office. Still spicy: The architect was Adenauer’s son-in-law Multhaupt son of Heribert. The press sensed connections between politics and the economy. In March 1956, the state of the complete cessation of construction.
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