Photos show how Germany has changed in 75 years since the era of the Nazis in World War II
The Nazi party ruled Germany from 1933 until 1945, with Adolf Hitler as its leader.
The Nazis spread antisemitism and were responsible for both the Holocaust and the start of World War II.
Over 75 years later, Germany looks very different today from what it did during the 1930s and 1940s.
THEN: The Brandenburg Gate in 1933. Built in the late 1700s, this structure was historically a symbol of German pride, but Hitler turned it into a sign of Nazi power.
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NOW: The Brandenburg Gate in 2022, now an iconic landmark and a symbol of a reunited Berlin after the Cold War.
Source: Visit Berlin
THEN: The Reichstag building in 1933, which housed Germany's parliament in Berlin. Hitler used an arson attack at the building to seize power for the Nazis.
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NOW: The Reichstag building in 2022, which holds the lower house of Germany's national assembly — or Bundestag.
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THEN: The Berlin Cathedral in 1935. The building's history dates back to the 1400s, but was badly damaged during World War II.
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NOW: The Berlin Cathedral in 2022 is now a concert venue, and its dome has become a major part of Berlin's cityscape.
Source: Visit Berlin
THEN: The Dachau concentration camp in 1933, which was the first camp opened by the Nazis for political prisoners. It eventually turned into a death camp for Jews.
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NOW: The Dachau concentration camp in 2018. It's now a museum and memorial site.
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THEN: Dortmund in 1933. Antisemitism against the city's Jewish population increased after World War I.
Source: Holocaust Research Project
NOW: Dortmund in 2022. The city's residents have pushed back against neo-Nazi activity in recent years.
Source: DW News
THEN: Dresden in 1934. This city was a major hub for Germany's road and train network and was heavily bombed by Allied forces during World War II.
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NOW: Dresden in 2019. After World War II, the city was rebuilt with modern buildings and saw an expansion in manufacturing.
Source: Britannica
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