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Driving on the A4 highway through Silesia, I was wondering many times by Saint Anne Mountain. Why this lonely mountain is on this flat area and why the highway had to cross this mountain at the top. When I heard that there is a Nazi amphitheater there, I decided that I must visit this place once.
Chelmberg
Chelmberg (polish Góra Chełmska) is a former name of St. Anne Mountain. This is the remnant of a volcano that was here 27 million years ago. There are deposits of nephelineite and lime that were mined here in the 18th century. It is the remains of these quarries that became the basis for the construction of the amphitheater.
Amphitheater History
During the Third Silesian Uprising, there were fierce clashes between Polish insurgents and Freikorps - German paramilitary units. Many victims died on both sides, and the area remained within Germany.
In 1934, after Hitler came to power, NSDAP took over this area and began building an amphitheater and a mausoleum designed to commemorate the fallen Germans during the Third Silesian Uprising. Of course, like everything in the Third Reich amphitheater it had to be great, and and was designed for 30.000 person.
Above the amphitheater was mausoleum with Germans soldiers who died in 1921. The Mausoleum survived until the end of the war.
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| Amphitheater in the Nazi times / by wikimedia |
In 1945, when the war was over, the German mausoleum was dismantled and the remains sent to rebuild Warsaw. Then a competition for a new monument was announced - this time commemorating the Polish victims of those fights. The competition for the design of the monument was won by Xawery Dunikowski, during the work the concept changed and the monument was no longer meant only to commemorate the insurgents - but all who fought for the Polishness of Silesia.
Finally, the monument commemorated everything from Niemcza in 950 [sic], to the Red Army ... Well, that was the realities of communism in the People's Republic of Poland.
Amphitheater now
Visit this amphitheater is an interesting idea for people who interested in the history. It is a reminder of those sick times.
Two hours is enough for visit this place, but not far away is the Basilica of St. Anne, and a geological reserve.
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Such an interesting post @velmafia! Thank you so much for sharing this with us; I had no idea that this place existed! I'm submitting your post to c-squared too; hopefully they stop by to show their appreciation as well.
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It looks like a great place, but sad it was a part of Nazi history, @velmafia.
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Interesting article. it's always good when countries actively do something to preserve their History. Those who don't, tend to repeat it.
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Wow they are so well preserved and its like you have it all to yourself must have been great to explore without any distractions.
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Does the amphitheatre still use for some perfomance @velmafia? Is there any official information center around the place? This is look so well-maintain. Thank you for sharing this with us and the truth is I never known about this all this time😊
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Hi @cicisaja,
in the 90's many concerts were organized in this place. But current concerts need a lot more equipment, and it's problem to bring this equipment to amphitheatre (there is no road for trucks).
Since 2011 there is organized Rock festival "Igrzyska Rockowe" (Igrzyska = Olimpic Games).
In 2018, the amphitheater was renovated, so maybe in next year will be more event in this place.
Thanks for your information @velmafia😉 wish that one day I could visit the place too. I think it doesn't have to be a big performance at the place.. I think I can enjoy the unique and beauty of the nature arounf just like you did there too😊
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Amazing post! I love that you included so much history here. It's important to remember our past so that we do not have to repeat it.
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