Stadiums Built Over Ancient Ruins and Historic Landmarks

8. Olympiastadion – Berlin, Germany

Berlin’s Olympiastadion, one of the most famous stadiums in Europe, carries a layered history of Prussian military training, Nazi propaganda, and World War II battle scars. Originally built for the controversial 1936 Summer Olympics, it was commissioned by Adolf Hitler as part of his vision for a new world capital. However, its location was already significant long before the Nazi era. After the fall of Nazi Germany, British forces occupied the stadium and used it as a military base until the 1990s. Over the years, parts of the stadium have been renovated, but its hidden underground network still holds remnants of its wartime past. Some of the bunkers remain off-limits to the public, but urban explorers and historians believe that sealed-off sections could contain forgotten artifacts, documents, or even hidden passageways. Today, Olympiastadion has transformed into a symbol of resilience and change, hosting everything from World Cup finals to major concerts. However, beneath its modern-day spectacle, the echoes of history remain—a silent reminder of the stadium’s complex and turbulent past. Built Over: A Prussian Military Site & WWII Bunkers.