For this reason, we welcome you to our 3rd Reich Berlin Model blog post. Providing a rare view into the architectural vision of the Nazi regime, this detailed, intricate model gives us an inside look into what Adolf Hitler and Albert Speer had in mind. In this article we will take a look at this remarkable model and how it was constructed and how this model was historically important. If you’re a history buff or just someone who’s interested in this period, hang around to find out some interesting things about which cities were part of Third Reich’s planning.

What is the Third Reich Berlin model?

The Third Reich Berlin Model or Reichshauptstadt Germania model was a large scale architectural representation of Adolf Hitler’s vision for the rebuilding of Berlin, in the form of a Nazi scheme. Albert Speer, Hitler’s chief architect, worked out plans to convert Berlin into a monumental city in keeping with Nazi ideology, power and control.

Construction of the Model

From 1936 to 1939, a team of architects, model builders and craftsmen built the Third Reich Berlin Model. The model was built at a scale of 1:With 100, it offers a comprehensive picture of how Berlin could be reformed. Over 4,000 square feet of space, the planned architecture, grand boulevards and monumental structures to dominate the cityscape were planned.

• The model reproduced the disposition of Germania as conceived for the seat of the Reich.
• The Great Hall, a colossal domed building which would become the core of the city was highly visible, as well as other buildings.
• They had Triumphal Arch, massive boulevards and vast public spaces.

Historical Significance

The Third Reich Berlin Model is of course of huge historical importance because it embodied the goals and aspirations of the Nazi regime. This tells us Hitler desired for this architecture to show architectural dominance and glorify Nazi ideology. By studying this model historians have a better idea of that grandeur that Hitler saw in the Third Reich.

The scale of the model and the design allow us to understand the scale of the proposed urban restructuring and what this would have meant for the Berlin cityscape.

Preservation and Display

Despite the heavy World War II damage the Third Reich Berlin Model survived in part. After the war, the model was found in a cellar and then given to the Allied forces. The German Historical Museum in Berlin is now displaying a section of the model that can be examined by visitors.

Tips for Visitors

If you plan to visit the German Historical Museum to see the Third Reich Berlin Model, here are a few tips:

• You get time to explore other exhibits that would have shown you this period in history.
• If you’re looking for more, more in depth, knowledge around who designed the model, why they did it, and in context of history, you may want to consider joining a guided tour.
• However, in some cases the model must be looked at closely, so be careful in the exhibit area.

Conclusion

Indeed, the Third Reich Berlin Model is a priceless historical artefact, a way into the Nazi regime’s view of architecture. This was Hitler’s grand, grandiose ambition, this grand, ideological ambition, with its whiff of grandiosity turned up to 11. It’s an experience to visit the German Historical Museum and see the model for yourself.