Unity Mitford first met her idol, Adolf Hitler, at his favourite Munich restaurant, the "Osteria Bavaria":
Adolf in monologue and a rapt Unity |
Dining companions at Adolf's favourite table at the "Osteria Bavaria". |
Unity and Diana outside the "Osteria Bavaria" with a member of staff. |
Practically the same spot - Unity outside the Osteria Bavaria, this time with "Farve" and "Muv" |
A slightly later shot - perhaps 1940 ? - a well dined Adolf departing the "Osteria Bavaria", surrounded by an adoring civilian crowd. |
The "Osteria Bavaria" is still in business in Munich today, but now renamed the "Osteria Italiana". This clever photomontage merges a contemporary photograph of the renamed restaurant with the historic photograph above:
and it's still possible to dine at "Hitler's favourite table" - although not recommended to ask the staff about it:
A modern photograph of the "Osteria Italiana" dining area favoured by Hitler - compare the first two photographs of Adolf and Unity above. |
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