Bismarck Tower, Observation and television tower in Wetzlar, Germany.
The Bismarck Tower stands at 18 meters high and features a stone construction with architectural elements from the late nineteenth century period.
The tower was constructed as part of a nationwide movement to honor Otto von Bismarck, who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871 to 1890.
This memorial structure represents one of 240 towers built across Germany between 1869 and 1934 to commemorate Chancellor Bismarck's role in German unification.
Located at coordinates 50.559226, 8.5187275, the tower provides access to hiking trails and offers viewpoints over the surrounding Hesse region landscape.
The tower combines both monument and broadcasting functions, serving as a television transmission point while maintaining its original commemorative purpose.
GPS coordinates: 50.55923,8.51873
Latest update: March 21, 2025 10:41
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