Unearthing the Forgotten WW2 Bunkers of Anatolia College in Greece: A Hidden Underworld
Deep beneath the tranquil grounds of Anatolia College in Thessaloniki, Greece, lies a fascinating piece of forgotten World War II history: two well-preserved German bunkers.
Constructed by the German occupation forces during the 1941-1944 occupation of Greece, these bunkers were built to protect Nazi personnel from aerial bombings while they used the college as a regional headquarters for their Balkan operations.
These bunkers, though over 80 years old, remain largely intact. The first bunker is a smaller structure, about 10 meters long, with two rooms on one side. Despite its modest size, it holds significant historical value.
Visitors are greeted by a 434P01 armored door—an impressive remnant from the war era, weighing approximately 640 kilos. This type of double-panel door could open in two parts, allowing escape even if debris blocked the lower panel.
The second bunker, however, is the true spectacle. Spanning nearly 100 meters, this structure is a typical “Hohlganganlage,” or “cave bunker,” with multiple galleries and rooms.
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