City-Hochhaus Leipzig, Skyscraper in Leipzig, Germany
The City-Hochhaus rises 142 meters into the Leipzig skyline with 36 floors and grey granite exterior panels covering its modern architectural design.
The tower, completed in 1973, represented the socialist modernization program of East Germany and served as part of the University of Leipzig campus.
The building reflects the architectural transformation of Leipzig through its open book shape design by Hermann Henselmann, a leading East German architect.
Visitors can access the observation platform on the 31st floor to view landmarks across Leipzig and surrounding regions up to 180 kilometers away.
The structure earned the local nickname 'Weisheitszahn' due to its distinctive shape that resembles a wisdom tooth rising from the city center.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1972
Architects: Hermann Henselmann
Official opening: 1973
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 36
Height: 142 m
Address: Augustusplatz 9
GPS coordinates: 51.33750,12.37944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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