Bismarck Tower, Memorial tower in Kray district, Essen, Germany.
The Bismarck Tower rises 16.75 meters high on Mechtenberg hill, featuring a square base and five distinct architectural elements in basalt lava construction.
Built in 1900 through public donations, the tower commemorates Otto von Bismarck, with Emil Kirdorf leading the construction initiative through the Bismarck Association.
The tower represents a period of German memorial architecture, displaying carved inscriptions of 'BISMARCK' on its front and back sides with a forged coat of arms.
The tower stands at coordinates 51.4796N and 7.0884E, with parking facilities available for visitors exploring the Mechtenberg landscape park.
The structure originally contained a fire bowl at its summit, operated by a pressure pump system until its removal during World War II material shortages.
Location: Essen
Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk
GPS coordinates: 51.47963,7.08845
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:55
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