Bismarckturm, Observation tower in Cossebaude, Germany
The Bismarckturm stands as a stone monument with a square base of 3.2 meters on each side and reaches a height of 4.5 meters on Herrenkuppe hill.
The foundation stone was laid on March 30, 1913, and the tower opened during the summer solstice celebration on June 22 of the same year.
The monument originally featured a fire altar used during solstice celebrations, connecting German communities through ceremonial fire lighting across various high points.
Visitors need to walk a short distance from available parking spaces to reach the tower, which provides panoramic views over Dresden and the surrounding region.
The construction materials include syenite stone from Cossebaude quarries and shell limestone concrete, costing approximately 10,000 gold marks at the time.
Location: Dresden
Inception: March 30, 1913
Official opening: June 22, 1913
GPS coordinates: 51.08459,13.61873
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:47
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