Torre Bauer, German-inspired tower in Vicuña, Chile
The 28-meter-tall red tower stands as the highest structure in Vicuña, featuring a metal frame covered with Oregon pine and white-trimmed windows.
Built in 1905 upon the former Vicuña Town Hall from 1826, the tower emerged through the vision of German-Chilean entrepreneur and mayor Adolfo Bauer Kalhardt.
The tower design reflects medieval architecture from Ulm, Germany, incorporating a spiral staircase, observation deck, and four clock faces on its upper level.
The ground floor of Torre Bauer houses the municipal tourist information office, providing visitors with details about local attractions and city services.
After extensive restoration funded by regional development grants, the tower now functions as a viewing point overlooking Plaza Gabriela Mistral.
Location: Vicuña
GPS coordinates: -30.03344,-70.71350
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:00
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