Wroclaw's Bunkers to be Converted to Museums
Previously a part of German territory, Wroclaw (then called Breslau) played a large part in the German defense against the Soviets, particularly in the great siege of 1945. To protect themselves the Germans built a series of under- and overground bunkers which are still standing in Wroclaw today. While many of these structures are currently standing empty, the City of Wroclaw has great plans for converting the shelters for practical and cultural purposes.
Recently announced was the conversion and renovation of the huge bunker on the corner of ul. Stalowa and ul. Grabiszynska. The plan is to modernize the bunker adding three stories, however the general look will certainly remain as it is considered a historical artifact. In two years, this bunker will be the new home of a collection of valuable archives.
Other plans for Wroclaw's shelters include the creation of the Theatre Puppets Museum below Plac Solny, a former German hospital. An underground bunker beneath Plac Nowy Targ is also planned to be an underground parking for 720 cars. Another idea, though still just a rumour, is the creation of a Festung Breslau (Wroclaw Fortress) museum in the place of a former field hospital beneath Plac Strzegomski.