Lanstroper Ei, Industrial water tower in Dortmund, Germany
Lanstroper Ei is a water storage tower built from steel framework with a large reservoir chamber above. The structure has a distinctive silhouette and stands as an industrial landmark in the landscape.
Built between 1904 and 1905, the tower supplied water to surrounding districts until it was decommissioned in 1980. After ceasing its function, the structure remained as a testament to the region's industrial development.
The egg-shaped form gave it its name and immediately catches the eye. Today visitors recognize it as a symbol of industrial heritage and stop here during walks through the city's industrial past.
The tower sits in an easily accessible location near the highway and can be reached from nearby cycling routes. Visitors can view it from outside and explore the surrounding industrial landscape.
This is the last remaining example of its specific construction method in the region, showing an unusual technical solution from the early industrial era. The design with hemispherical ends at both top and bottom is rarely seen today.
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