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Mobile Welt des Ostens and its collection
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The Mobile Welt des Ostens is a museum dedicated to vintage cars that were produced in the Eastern Bloc. It is situated in Calau, a quaint town in the southern Brandenburg district of Oberspreewald-Lausitz. This unique museum offers a glimpse into the automotive history of the Eastern Bloc, making it an interesting destination for car enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
The Collection
The museum's collection includes around 150 vehicles, ranging from bicycles to passenger cars. These vehicles were produced from the end of World War II until the turn of the era in countries such as the GDR, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and the Soviet Union. This diverse collection provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Eastern Bloc automotive design and technology.
Special Exhibit: The ZIS-110
One of the highlights of the museum is a Soviet representation car, the ZIS-110. According to the association that runs the museum, this is the only exhibit of its kind in a German museum. This unique piece of automotive history offers visitors a rare glimpse into the luxury and grandeur of Soviet-era vehicles.
Science & Technology History & Anthropology Automotive Industrial heritage