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Raketenstation Hombroich

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Raketenstation Hombroich

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    August 2, 2023

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    Rockets used to stand here – today the former NATO base houses art.

    The art and exhibition house, opened in 2004 on the old rocket station, was designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando. It is his second building in Germany and his fourth in Europe. The building is made of steel, glass and concrete and is known for its play of light and shadow. The museum has around 1,400 square meters of exhibition space and shows various temporary exhibitions. But the outdoor area is also interesting and worth seeing and a cool highlight on every bike tour.
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    July 8, 2020

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    The former rocket station is now a museum site near Holzheim. From 1962 to 1988 NATO missiles were kept ready here.

    The museum buildings are currently (July 2020) closed, but the outdoor area is also very interesting and worth seeing. Benches invite you to take a break.
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    September 25, 2016

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    Nike missiles were kept ready at the NATO missile station. In front of the facility there were demonstrations and sit-ins by supporters of the peace movement in the 1980s, including …
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    Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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