Eugen-Richter-Tower, Stone observation tower in Hagen, Germany.
The Eugen-Richter-Tower is a stone observation tower with a rectangular base, an octagonal main body, and two square stair towers flanking the sides. The structure stands about 23 meters tall and contains a 84-step spiral staircase that climbs to the top.
Built in 1911 by architect Gustav Wenner, the tower was created to honor the liberal politician Eugen Richter, who represented the region in parliament from 1874 to 1906. It stands as a symbol of his influence in local political life.
The ground floor once displayed busts of important German figures, reflecting how this place commemorated influential people from the area's past.
You need to obtain a key from the Volkssternwarte Hagen observatory during its opening hours to enter the tower. The spiral staircase is narrow and steep, so come prepared for a bit of physical effort.
The tower is part of the Hagener Drei-Türme-Weg hiking trail and was deliberately placed opposite the Bismarckturm to express political opposition. This positioning reflects the ideological clash between liberal and conservative forces of that era.
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