The Bismarcksäule, Monument tower in Räcknitz, Dresden, Germany.
The Bismarcksäule reaches 23 meters in height and features sandstone construction with an interior staircase leading to an observation platform.
The tower, completed in 1906, represents one of 47 similar structures built across Germany following Wilhelm Kreis's winning design called Götterdämmerung.
During the German Democratic Republic period, the structure was renamed Friedensturm and experienced substantial deterioration until local students initiated restoration efforts.
The tower opens Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, offering free access to visitors who can climb 158 steps for panoramic views.
From the observation platform, visitors can see across the Elbe Valley to Saxon Switzerland and the Eastern Ore Mountains, extending into Czech Republic territory.
Location: Dresden
Height: 23 m
Made from material: sandstone
GPS coordinates: 51.02230,13.73530
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35
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