Albania is full of bunkers and, between history and brilliant madness, it offers tourists from all over the world the possibility of spending a unique holiday.
The Cold War had enormous consequences on the worldAlbania, which today has bunkers everywhere. So many as to generate debates about the real number. Suffice it to say that several hundred thousand were manufactured between the 60s and 80s. Fear of an invasion that never occurred pushed the government of Enver hoxha to take advantage of the patriotism of the national population. In case of attack, each one would have done his part, defending his homeland like a true militia. At the agreed signal the flight to i would begin. bunker, where to take shelter and respond to fire.
The foundations for an epic war movie are all there but, fortunately, none of those people had to put their lives or the lives of their loved ones at risk. The bunkers, however, were there and still resist today, now forming part of the panorama of Albania, which over time has decided to give them a new life. Once again, ordinary citizens are the protagonists, armed only with the love of their land.
It is very easy to find yourself admiring renovated bunkers, saved from the state of absolute decay in which they were found, transformed into something new, which can bring smiles and no longer inspire fear. Pizzerias, bars, tattoo parlors and even hostels flock there. From the terror of war to the enthralled gazes of tourists, favored by projects such as Bed and bunker. An ambitious plan, born from the collaboration of Polis University and FH-Mainz in Germany. A way to generate truly unique solutions, guaranteeing tourists from all over the world an experience to rightly include among those unforgettable memories.
Creativity always makes a difference, in any field. Thanks to this, in fact, a set of decaying bunkers, which preserve painful memories of a terrorized and impoverished country, stand as a symbol of a people willing to start again, to reinvent themselves. The possibilities of these structures are endless and on the web it is possible to choose the location that best suits your tastes. In a mix of history, nature and healthy madness, you will return home with a slightly richer soul.
