The Nazi estate that Germany can’t give away

The villa is too expensive to keep and too perilous to sell.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 21, 2024 An hour north of Berlin, a villa that once belonged to the Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels quietly rots. The estate is too expensive to keep — and too perilous to sell. Lena Mucha for The New York Times Its fate illustrates a larger conundrum for Germany. → Want to stay updated on what's happening in Germany? Sign up for Your Places: Global Update, and we'll send our latest coverage to your inbox. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018