Tempelbergwarte, Heritage observation tower in Sankt Andrä-Wördern, Austria
Tempelbergwarte is a stone observation tower in Sankt Andrä-Wördern standing approximately 14 meters tall and equipped with two viewing platforms. These are linked by an iron spiral staircase featuring 47 interior steps.
The tower was built in 1908 to honor Emperor Franz Joseph I after 60 years of his reign, with its inauguration on September 27 of that year. It suffered damage during World War II but was later restored through renovation efforts.
The name refers to a hilltop that once held religious significance in the area. Today it serves as a popular viewing spot where visitors come to take in panoramic views from its platform.
The climb to the upper viewing platform at about 13 meters is achieved via the interior spiral staircase and is relatively short. From there, you can see across the flat landscape of the Tullnerfeld region and the course of the Danube River.
After wartime damage, the Klosterneuburg section of the Austrian Tourist Club took on the restoration of the structure. This shows how local volunteer groups step in to preserve landmarks in their communities.
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