Bismarck Tower, Memorial tower in Jena, Germany
The circular limestone tower rises 21 meters high with a 14-meter-wide base and features an observation deck supported by 18 columns.
Construction of the tower began in 1906 after students and citizens collected 43,000 Marks to honor Otto von Bismarck's 1892 visit to Jena.
The tower's design by Wilhelm Kreis draws inspiration from Theodoric's tomb in Ravenna, incorporating stone eagles crafted by sculptor Otto Späte.
The Berggesellschaft Forsthaus association opens the tower to visitors between March and November on select Sundays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
From 1953 to 1990, during the German Democratic Republic period, authorities renamed the structure to Tower of Youth before restoring its original name.
Location: Jena
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://www.bismarcktuerme.net/jena
Website: https://bismarcktuerme.net/jena
GPS coordinates: 50.92935,11.55953
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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