Napoleonsturm, Tower monument in Mildensee, Germany.
The octagonal neoclassical tower stands on an artificial hill made of field stones in the Dessau-Roßlau district of Saxony-Anhalt.
Prince Leopold III commissioned architect Carlo Ignazio Pozzi to construct this mausoleum between 1809 and 1812, drawing inspiration from Athens' Tower of Winds.
Originally named Tower of Eight Winds, locals renamed it Napoleonsturm after Napoleon granted protection to the region during his troops' passage.
The tower underwent complete renovation in 2005 following flood damage, and now houses an exhibition dedicated to Christian Gebhard Nordmann on its upper floor.
The structure served multiple purposes throughout history, including radio storage during Russian occupation and as an apple warehouse during the GDR period.
Location: Dessau-Roßlau
GPS coordinates: 51.82510,12.29080
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:57
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