epaselect epa11559313 Protesters hold a banner reading 'Nazi church against citizens' will' at the rebuilt tower of the Garrison Church (Garnisonkirche) prior to its inauguration ceremony in Potsdam, Germany, 22 August 2024. The rebuilt 57-meter-high tower and its platform will reopen to the public on 23 August after seven years of reconstruction work. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to deliver opening remarks during the inauguration ceremony on 22 August. The reconstruction of the Garrison Church tower has been controversial due to its historic symbolism of militarism. In 1933, the National Socialists used the place to stage Adolph Hitler's transfer of power. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN
epaselect GERMANY ARCHITECTURE GARRISON CHURCH
epaselect GERMANY ARCHITECTURE GARRISON CHURCH
epaselect epa11559313 Protesters hold a banner reading 'Nazi church against citizens' will' at the rebuilt tower of the Garrison Church (Garnisonkirche) prior to its inauguration ceremony in Potsdam, Germany, 22 August 2024. The rebuilt 57-meter-high tower and its platform will reopen to the public on 23 August after seven years of reconstruction work. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to deliver opening remarks during the inauguration ceremony on 22 August. The reconstruction of the Garrison Church tower has been controversial due to its historic symbolism of militarism. In 1933, the National Socialists used the place to stage Adolph Hitler's transfer of power. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN
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