The colossal Olympic stadium that Hitler never built

The cornerstone of the world's largest stadium was laid in Nuremberg 75 years ago. Hitler envisioned the project as a symbol of the Reich that would stand for centuries, but due to WWII it was never completed.

By Ofer Aderet | 11:57 22.10.12 |

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It was designed to be the biggest stadium in the world, one that would seat no fewer than 400,000 spectators.

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The colossal Olympic stadium that Hitler never built

The cornerstone of the world's largest stadium was laid in Nuremberg 75 years ago. Hitler envisioned the project as a symbol of the Reich that would stand for centuries, but due to WWII it was never completed.

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