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Olympiastadion: From Nazi Past To European Championship Venue

The rainbow-illuminated Olympic Stadium is pictured in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Scars of World War II and relics from its Nazi past are preserved at Berlin's Olympiastadion. When Spa

Spain and England are set to face off in the European Championship final on Sunday at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, a venue with a rich yet dark history. Originally built for the 1936 Olympic Games, the stadium still bears scars from World War II and remnants of its Nazi past.

Adolf Hitler played a significant role in the design and construction of the 100,000-seat stadium, which was part of the Reich Sports Field project. The stadium's architecture, inspired by the Colosseum in Rome, aimed to impress visitors and create a sense of grandeur.

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